Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements in an amount up to $1,499,661.00 with the Young Women’s Christian Association, Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio, Community Development For All People, Huckleberry House Inc., The Open Shelter Inc., and Southeast Inc., in order to assist in the repair of an emergency shelter serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. These grants agreement will include an advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule.
The YWCA Columbus Family Center offers a range of services, including emergency shelter, transportation services, housing-search resources, and an employment resource center. The City’s funds will address the center’s renovation and roof repairs. Approval is also requested for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order, starting November 1, 2023.
The Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio operates the Van Buren Shelter that houses families, women, and men experiencing homelessness and provides case management, employment resources, and housing search assistance. The City funds will replace the cooling tower, address other center renovations, and install exterior light fixtures. Approval is also requested for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order, starting November 1, 2023.
Community Development For All People (CD4AP) is an organization that provides essential services to the communities located on the south side of Columbus. The City’s funds will be used for center renovations, including flooring and installing motion lights and cleaning of the air handling unit.
Huckleberry House is an organization that provides shelter, support, and guidance to young people between the ages of 12 and 24 in crisis. The City’s funds will be used for center renovation, new appliances, and replacement of windows.
The Open Shelter is a day...
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