Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $52,500.00 in grant monies to fund the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program, for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The Minority Health grant program will address health disparities through culturally-tailored interventions to improve the health of minority populations in the City of Columbus. In 2026-2027, the grant projects to continue serving 25,000 Columbus residents in person and through virtual platforms.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program is fully funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and does not generate revenue or require a City match to be held in account. ($52,500.00)
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program. ($52,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, $52,500.00 in grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the support of the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the support of the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the support of the 2026-2027 Minority ...
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