Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Step in the Right Direction (SRD) in support of its Hygiene Program. This ordinance authorizes an upfront payment to SRD to support these efforts. SRD does not currently have sufficient funds on-hand to await reimbursement for expenses incurred.
A Step in the Right Direction is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with re-entry into their community through different programs and resources. It assists individuals through its three pillars: Health Inequalities, Family Engagement, and Workforce Development.
The Hygiene Program is designed to support low-income individuals and households by providing essential hygiene/cleaning products that promote health, dignity, and well-being. In 2026, the program aims to serve 8,000+ households and individuals, ensuring they have access to necessary items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, cleaning supplies, and other personal care products. This year, SRD looks to expand the hygiene program to serve individuals of all zip codes in Central Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: $25,000.00 is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund for this purpose.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is requested in order for SRD to immediately provide these services without interruption to programming.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with A Step in the Right Direction in support of its Hygiene Program; to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($25,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, there is need to help individuals with re-entry into their community through different programs and resources; and
WHEREAS, the Hygiene Program is designed to support low-income individuals and households by providing essential hygiene/cleaning products that promote health, ...
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