City of Columbus - File #: 0738-2007

• File #: 0738-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/30/2007
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 6/4/2007
• Final action: 6/11/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $21,905 for the provision of activities associated with the initial implementation of the Smoke-Free Workplace Program; to authorize the appropriation of $21,905 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($21,905)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/11/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/8/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/4/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/4/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/14/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/10/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/9/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/9/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/9/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/9/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/8/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/8/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/7/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/4/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/3/2007	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/30/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/30/2007	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Ohio Department of Health has designated Columbus Public Health to conduct various activities on their behalf regarding the initial implementation of Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Smoke-Free Workplace Program. The Board of Health has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $21,905 for these activities through June 30, 2007. Under this grant, the Ohio Department of Health will reimburse Columbus Public Health for costs associated with follow-up actions regarding complaints filed for violations of Chapter 3794 of the ORC, and for the provision of educational information provided to places of employment and to the public.

This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as 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: The Ohio Department of Health will reimburse Columbus Public Health $21,905 for costs associated with the initial implementation of Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code. The funds will be deposited into the Health Department Grants Fund.


Title

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $21,905 for the provision of activities associated with the initial implementation of the Smoke-Free Workplace Program; to authorize the appropriation of $21,905 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($21,905)


Body


WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Health has a need for activities to be provided on their behalf for the initial implementation of Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code, Smoke-Free Workplace Program; and,

WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Health has awarded Columbus Public Health a grant in the amount of $21,905 to provide those activities through June 30, 2007...