Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes awarding $442,775.00 in summer programming funds for grants to the following 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations:
· Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc.-$38,775.00
· Community Arts Project Inc. DBA The Kings Arts Complex-$100,000.00
· The Columbus Urban League $300,000.00
· Youth Development of Columbus-$4,000.00
These grant awards will be used to expand quality summer programming for youth residing within the city’s geographical boundaries. Funding will support nonprofit (501c3) organizations looking to establish or grow programs focused on education, arts and crafts, workforce development, financial literacy and more. The term of these grant agreements will begin on June 1, 2023 and will end on December 31, 2023. All grants shall be paid to awardees in advance.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested to ensure that the funding is in place and that the expanded quality summer programming for youth will commence in June 2023.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $442,775.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund where it is budgeted and available. This legislation is contingent on 1521-2023 providing the appropriate appropriation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into non-profit grant agreements with various organizations in support of summer programming to youth; to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $442,775.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($442,775.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into advance paid grant agreements with various non-profit organizations to help fund summer 2023 programming; and
WHEREAS, funds for the above-described contract are budgeted and available for the above-mentioned purpose in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fu...
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