Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Board of Health has been awarded a grant from the Columbus State Community College to fund the Family and Community Violence Prevention grant program for the period September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. The grant funds awarded provide for a drug, alcohol, and violence prevention and wellness education service contract for an amount not to exceed $25,945.00. The contract compliance number for Community For New Direction is 31-1430278. Community For New Direction is a non-profit organization.
The terms and conditions of the Family and Community Violence Prevention grant stipulate that the Columbus Health Department enter into a contract with Community For New Direction; therefore, this contract was awarded in compliance with Section 329.02 of the Columbus City Code.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Family and Community Violence Prevention Program is entirely funded by the Columbus State Community College. This program does not generate any revenue or require a City match.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Community For New Direction for drug, alcohol, and violence prevention and wellness education services; to authorize the expenditure of $25,945.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,945.00)
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WHEREAS, The Columbus Public Health Family and Community Violence Prevention Program is in need of drug, alcohol, and violence prevention and wellness education services; and,
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the Family and Community Violence Prevention grant stipulate that Columbus Public Health enter into a contract with Community For New Direction for the needed services; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that timely procurement of needed services will allow the services to pro...
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