Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC, a non-profit corporation, in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon in April 2026.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy, and lifestyle. The Commission is dedicated to bringing sports events to Central Ohio including the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5k- one of the premier road race events in the Midwest.
Black Girls RUN! is a national organization that encourages African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. With over 250,000 members across the United States, Black Girls RUN! promotes community, empowerment, and a healthy lifestyle through running. The organization’s mission is to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African American community and provide a supportive environment for women to achieve their health goals.
The City’s support for the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up may support personnel, services, and supplies costs. No grant funds will be used for the purchase of any food or beverages. The City’s support in advance of the event is necessary in order for appropriate marketing, deposits, and rentals to take place before the event.
Contract Compliance: Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Vendor# 006014, CC-006014 (Expiration Date: 5/21/2027)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested due to the time sensitive nature of event support, as the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up takes place in April 2026.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund for th...
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