City of Columbus - File #: 0546-2004

• File #: 0546-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/11/2004
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 3/29/2004
• Final action: 4/1/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from The Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in the amount of $69,670.00; to authorize the appropriation of $69,670.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Private Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($69,670.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/1/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/31/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/29/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/29/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/18/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/18/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/17/2004	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/17/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/17/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/15/2004	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/11/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has been awarded a grant from The Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $69,670.00 in grant money to fund the Breast Education Screening and Treatment (BEST) grant program.

The BEST program enables the Columbus Health Department to provide culturally competent breast cancer screenings, diagnostic services and linkage to treatment for Somali women in Fayette county, as well as in Franklin and its contiguous counties.

This grant is for the period April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005.

Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.


FISCAL IMPACT: This program is entirely funded by The Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and does not generate revenue or require a City match. .

Title

To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from The Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in the amount of $69,670.00; to authorize the appropriation of $69,670.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Private Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($69,670.00)

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WHEREAS, $69,670 in additional grant funds have been made available through The Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for the Breast Education, Screening and Treatment(BEST) grant program; and,

WHEREAS, this ordinance was submitted for emergency consideration so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible and to ensure the immediate availability of these funds for providing essential health services; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Columbus Health Department in that it i...