Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Homeport to provide expanded service coordination to the 5,600 residents of Homeport rental communities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $50,000.00.
With support from Columbus City Council, Homeport will expand its service coordination with a goal of equipping families and seniors with the knowledge, tools and skills to remain stably housed. Benefits of service coordination include: families and seniors stay in permanent housing; residents connect to resources that enrich their lives; and collaborations and partnerships develop.
This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure is allocated from the Emergency Human Services Fund ($20,000.00) and Neighborhood Initiatives Fund ($30,000).
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To approve the funding request of Homeport seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Homeport to provide expanded service coordination to the residents of Homeport rental communities; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Homeport has submitted a funding request seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into a grant agreement with Homeport to provide expanded service coordination to the residents of Homeport rental communities; and
WHEREAS, City Council is authorized to allocate funds annually to assist social service agencies in the city with the operating costs of delivering programs; and
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