City of Columbus - File #: 1639-2005

• File #: 1639-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/27/2005
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 10/17/2005
• Final action: 10/20/2005
• Title: To authorize and direct the City of Columbus to apply for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County, to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate these funds, as well as funds previously awarded and received for snow removal, and to declare an emergency. ($698,346)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2005	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/17/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/17/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/5/2005	1	Finance Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/4/2005	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/4/2005	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/29/2005	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/29/2005	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2005	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/27/2005	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/27/2005	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
BACKGROUND: Grant funds are available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) for snow removal and debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County.

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: These funds will be used to reimburse various departments for approved expenses associated with snow removal and debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County.

Title
To authorize and direct the City of Columbus to apply for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County, to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate these funds, as well as funds previously awarded and received for snow removal, and to declare an emergency. ($698,346)


Body
WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the Federal emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) for snow removal and debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County; and,

WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize for the application of funds for debris removal and emergency services related to the aftereffects of the severe winter storms in December 2004 in Franklin County and the appropriation of grant funds from the Federal emergency Management Agency and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for snow removal and debris removal and emergency services; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City o...