Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with various social service agencies throughout Central Ohio for the provision of services for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these grants is $447,004.00.
This legislation represents various programs funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process as well as the Department of Development’s application and evaluation process for General Fund assistance. The legislation targets social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through day care, senior care, material assistance and food programs, workforce development and youth programs by assisting with the operating needs of the agency. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $152,205 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $294,799 from the General Fund for a total of $447,004. In 2012, a total of $1,402,000 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,716,517 in General Funds have been allocated to fund social service programs. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.
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To approve the grant applications of various social service agencies seeking financial assistance to address emergency human services needs pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with various social service agencies to address and provide for multiple human service needs; to authorize the expenditure of $152,205.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $294,799.00 from the General Fund; and to de...
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