Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to accept and appropriate $9,000.00 in grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the 2027 Minority Health Month grant program, for the period of September 18, 2026 through May 15, 2027. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for billboard advertisements, health screenings, and additional activities occurring at Minority Health Month events to help increase minority health awareness in Columbus communities.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Minority Health Month grant program is fully funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health. This program does not generate revenue and does not require a City match. ($9,000.00)
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for 2027 Minority Health Month Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant. ($9,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $9,000.00 in funds have been awarded to Columbus Public Health from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant program for the period of September 18, 2026 through May 15, 2027; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant; and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these additional funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the continued support of the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to allow the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2027 Minority Health Mon...
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