Explanation
Background
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into contractual service agreements with community organizations in support of 2023 National Night Out programming. Community organizations and civic associations were eligible to apply for funding to defray the cost of events or the acquisition and distribution of goods and materials in alignment with the values of National Night Out.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the General Fund.
Emergency justification: Emergency action is requested in order to have agreements in place prior to the event on August 1, 2023
Title
To authorize the Director of Department of Neighborhoods to enter into contractual services agreements in support of 2023 National Night Out programming; and to declare an emergency. ($8,693.89)
Body
WHEREAS, National Night Out is an annual event intended to highlight safety programs within communities, raise the awareness of neighborhood community policing and enhance the relationship between neighbors; and
WHEREAS, more than 20 community events are planned throughout the City including live music, porch light vigils and cookouts; and
WHEREAS, City Council, Division of Police and the Department of Neighborhoods plan to assist community organizations and civic associations in the planning of community events; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the city in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into contractual service agreements to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services, all for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods is authorized to enter into agreements with the following organizations:
The Urban Foundation Inc. $500.00
Clinton Estates Civi...
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