Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement, in an amount up to $100,000.00 with Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers (Service!), a nonprofit corporation in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to empowering hospitality workers to break the cycle of financial insecurity and create equity in the industry’s workforce through education, training, and economic relief. Approval is requested for reimbursement of costs of construction of the organization’s location, including but not limited to demolition, installation and or upgrade of mechanicals, etc. incurred prior to the execution of the purchase order, starting December 1, 2024.
The grant agreement authorized by this ordinance will allow the City of Columbus to support the work of this organization as it works to support this industry and its workforce, which is vital for the growth and success of Columbus. Specifically, the funds authorized by this legislation will support the operations of Service!, including construction costs for their organization’s location.
Emergency action is requested as construction of the new location is planned to begin in December 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this agreement is available in the Department of Development’s 2024 General Fund Budget, but will require a transfer between divisions.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: the vendor number is 043399 and contract compliance expires on 10/2/2026.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Service! to support the operations of Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Budget; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the execution of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Service! is dedicated to empowering hospitality workers to break the cycle of financial insecurity ...
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