Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter a nonprofit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio to provide upfront financial support for Latino Heritage Month events and programming. Latino Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture of Latin Americans and emphasizes their significant contributions to the City of Columbus. National Latino Heritage Month occurs from September 15 until October 15 annually.
For the second year in a row, Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio has agreed to serve as the fiscal manager for purposes of planning and programming the Latino Heritage Festival. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting and promoting Ohio writers at all stages of their careers so they can develop their talent, share their work, and contribute to the literary community. They work to achieve this objective through specialized programs, events, and resources. As the fiscal manager for grant funding from the City of Columbus, Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio will distribute funds to pay for services associated with event planning, social media engagement, and more.
The nonprofit service contract will include a fee of $11,000.00 to Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio for administrative expenses. To ensure that funds are disbursed in an expedient manner, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion shall issue all funds associated with this ordinance to Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio in advance of Latino Heritage Month-related program administration and fund disbursement. Funds awarded by Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio shall be made up-front to vendors in advance of the services they will render related to Latino Heritage Month. As the fiscal agent, Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio will be responsible for entering into contracts with the various vendors and be responsible for coordinating all ancillary activities associated with running Latino Heritage Month at the express...
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