City of Columbus - File #: 0379-2011

• File #: 0379-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/28/2011
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 3/14/2011
• Final action: 3/17/2011
• Title: To approve the grant applications of various social service agencies seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need 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 $741,534.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,234,127.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,975,661.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/17/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/16/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/14/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/7/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

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 $2,975,661.00.

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 programs that include, but are not limited to day care, substance abuse prevention programs, refugee and resettlement programs, senior care, mediation services, services for the disabled, material assistance and food programs, workforce development, youth programs and other services 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 $741,534.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $2,234,127.00 from the General Fund for a total of $2,975,661.00. In 2011, a total of $901,444.00 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,715,908.00 in General Funds have been allocated to fund social service programs. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.


Title

To approve the grant applications of various social service agencies seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with various social service agencies to...