Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Truancy Intervention Contract EL 007414 with the YMCA of Central Ohio by modifying both the beginning date to September 1, 2007 and termination date to August 31, 2008. This modification will conform to the budgetary timeframe requested by the Truancy Intervention Program. The Columbus Public Schools agrees to accept the request of the YMCA of Central Ohio to modify their agreement with the City of Columbus to continue the Truancy Intervention Center.
The City of Columbus received funds from Columbus Public Schools to serve as a fiduciary between them and the YMCA of Central Ohio, a community-based organization. This organization will continue to seek a reduction in truancy through educational procedures, case management and other interventions. In addition to monetary support, the Columbus Public Schools will continue to be responsible for coordination and communication of program expectations to its' school system and to the at-large community. The City of Columbus will continue to facilitate police officers to transport truant students to the designated Truancy Centers, and to serve as the fiduciary for the contract.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any interruptions in program services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this contract amendment.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a Truancy Intervention Program contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio by amending the timeframe; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify the contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio by amending the beginning date to September 1, 2007 and the ending date to August 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Schools will coordinate, monitor, provide monetary support and communicate program expectations to its' s...
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