Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a not for profit service contract with United Way of Central Ohio to administer an area commissioner training program.
Area commissioners are residents who participate in decision-making in an advisory capacity and to facilitate communication, understanding, and cooperation between neighborhood groups, city officials, and developers. These funds would support increased training opportunities for area commissioners so that they can continue to serve their neighborhoods effectively.
Up to $500 per training, for a total of $4,500, will go towards light snacks and beverages for individuals who attend the trainings. Any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not for profit service contract with the United Way of Central Ohio to administer an area commissioner training program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($90,900.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the purpose of an area commission is to allow participation by residents in decision-making in an advisory capacity and to facilitate communication, understanding, and cooperation between neighborhood groups, city officials, and developers; and
WHEREAS, area commissioners need to be aware of the changing demographics of Columbus to effectively serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, these trainings will work accordingly with trainings already provided by the Department of Neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the City Clerk's Office to authorize the Clerk to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio to continue to build capacity in training area commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into a not ...
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