Explanation
Background: This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $3,158.00 from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife for funding to support the resources to create programs that connect and facilitate access to fishing and boating opportunities for Hispanic/Latino communities in Columbus.
The Recreation and Parks Department connects the people of our community through the power of nature, wellness, and creativity. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has a vision for social equity and is committed to ensuring that our natural resources are open for all.
Funding from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife’s Vamos a Pescare Education Fund will support programs that will educate and connect youth and families to fishing, canoeing and water safety though a series of programs offered at CRPD community center and parks throughout Columbus. Locations include McKnight Outdoor Education Center and Linden and William H. Adams Community Centers.
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this ordinance will be to reduce the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund's unappropriated balance by $3,158.00.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant from, and enter into a grant agreement with, the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife in the amount of $3,158.00 for fishing, canoeing, and water safety programs; and to authorize an appropriation of $3,158.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($3,158.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, accepted applications to support the fishing, canoeing and water safety programs at McKnight Outdoor Education Center and Linden and William H. Adams Community Centers; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks applied for and was ...
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