Explanation
In March 2021, Columbus City Council passed the Housing for All legislative package, which amended Chapters 4501 and 4551 of Columbus City Code. The amendments are intended to address some of the critical affordable housing challenges within the City of Columbus by providing residents fair access and protections in the search for affordable housing. The three ordinances include: Source of Income, Renter’s Choice and Rental Receipt Legislation.
A successful community marketing and education campaign will inform the public of the policies through a marketing campaign and community events; provide guidance to residents who seek to file complaints or have questions regarding the City’s fair housing process through a comprehensive website and a robust social media plan.
Council passed Ordinance 1528-2023 in June of 2023 to authorize the Director of Development to enter into contract with Sky Nile Consulting to provide marketing, outreach, education, and engagement services that support the Housing for All legislative package. The original contract expires on March 1, 2024. There is a need to extend the time for the contract to allow for the ability to spend all funds on the contract and continue the work of supporting Housing for All.
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to do a first modification to a professional services contract with Sky Nile Consulting LLC to extend the time frame of the existing contract to expire March 1, 2025.
Columbus City Council voted on June 12, 2023 to pass Ordinance Number 1528-2023, which authorized the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a professional services contract with Sky Nile Consulting LLC to provide marketing, outreach, education, and engagement services to support the Housing for All legislative package.
Original contract $200,000.00 Ord. 1528-2023 PO398154
Mod 1 $ 0.00
$200,000.00
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