Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with The Gladden Community House, a non-profit corporation, to provide funding for facility renovations which include but are not limited to repairs and improvements to the roof, front entrance, and lobby in an amount up to $155,000.00. These funds will ensure services to Columbus residents can be provided to the greatest possible extent. This ordinance also authorizes payment of eligible expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Payments will be advanced on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement.
Emergency Action is necessary to ensure that payment per the commitment is made, allowing for the intended renovations to be completed per the organization’s construction schedule. Renovations will allow for the continuous provision of services to Columbus youth, families, and seniors through crucial after school services, familial case-management and support, and senior support services provided by Gladden Community House.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount up to $35,406.00 is available in existing cash within the Development Taxable Bond Fund. The remaining $119,594.00 will be funded from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC- CC004267 expires 09/26/2026
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with The Gladden Community House for facility renovations; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash and transfer funds between projects in the amount of $35,406.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $35,406.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $119,594.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order exec...
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