City of Columbus - File #: 3532-2023

• File #: 3532-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/4/2023
• In control: Workforce Development Committee
• On agenda: 12/11/2023
• Final action: 12/14/2023
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rickenbacker/Woods Technology Museum & Historic Park, Inc. DBA Rickenbacker Woods Foundation in an amount up to $200,000.00 in support of the Creators, Originators & Innovators of Tomorrow Workforce Initiative; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 between the Citywide Account and the Department of Development; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included in the grant agreement; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the reimbursement of non-food and non-beverage expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/14/2023	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/13/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/11/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/11/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rickenbacker/Woods Technology Museum & Historic Park, Inc. DBA Rickenbacker Woods Foundation in an amount up to $200,000.00 in support of the Creators, Originators & Innovators of Tomorrow Workforce Initiative.

The Rickenbacker Woods Foundation’s Creators, Originators & Innovators of Tomorrow Workforce Initiative empowers youth of Columbus with essential skills and knowledge in the fields of engineering, art, technology, design, media and architecture.

The initiative is entering its second year and aims to provide high school students in the City of Columbus with opportunities to engage in meaningful workforce development activities. The program will operate from January 2024 through June 2024, three days a week. Allowing interns to gain hands-on experience and valuable exposure in their areas of interest.

The program plays a critical role in reducing youth gun violence and other forms of violence by providing constructive, skill-building activities that keep youth engaged and focused on positive goals; especially during the critical hours when they are most susceptible to negative influences. By offering mentorship, a supportive community and exposure to various fields of interest, the program instills a sense of purpose and belonging, reducing the likelihood of involvement in violent activities.

The grant agreement will include an advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule and provide payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages supporting the program. A portion of this funding will also support intern stipends.
Approval is also requested for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order, starting November 1, 2023.
Emergency action is requested to immediately provide resources necessary to sustain human services programming within valuable Columbus communities.

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