Explanation
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to conduct clinical mental health counseling for identified older adult clients for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
Principal Party
Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
3650 Olentangy River RD, STE 310
Columbus OH 43082
Phone: 614-366-2315
Fax: 614-292-6798
FID: 31-6025986
FISCAL IMPACT: Total appropriation is $50,000.00 and is available within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. These contracts are awarded pursuant to City Code Sections 329 relating to non-profit service contracts, such that the services provided by The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health cannot be provided by existing city employees as the Department lacks the human resources or staff to provide the services contemplated by the contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to conduct clinical mental health counseling for identified older adult clients; to authorize an expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($50,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health has made clinicians available to conduct mental health counseling for identified older adult clients in need of support; and
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging received funds from the Ohio Department of Aging to provide home and community-based services for low-income older adult residents of Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, $50,000.00 is available in the Recrea...
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