City of Columbus - File #: 2300-2003

• File #: 2300-2003
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/6/2003
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 10/27/2003
• Final action: 10/28/2003
• Title: To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in the amount of $34,215; to authorize the appropriation of $34,215 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,215)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/28/2003	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/28/2003	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/27/2003	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/27/2003	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/17/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/17/2003	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/17/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/15/2003	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/14/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/14/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/14/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/10/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/8/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2003	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2003	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2003	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

The Ohio Department of Public Safety has awarded a grant to the Columbus Health Department for the VAN Grant Program. The purpose of VAN Grant Program is to reduce incidences of deaths and the severity of injuries to young children, especially those under the age of eight, who are involved in motor vehicle crashes; to reduce the incidence of child safety seat misuse, and provide education and an opportunity for parents and care givers throughout the State of Ohio to ensure their child restraint is correctly installed.

This grant has been awarded in the amount of $34,215 for the period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.

Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.

FISCAL IMPACT: The VAN Grant Program is funded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This project will not generate revenue or require a City match.


Title

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in the amount of $34,215; to authorize the appropriation of $34,215 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,215)


Body

WHEREAS, grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the VAN Grant Program; and,

WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept these funds from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the continuation of the VAN Grant Program; and,

WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Columbus Health Department in that it is immediately necessary to ac...