Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus, in partnership with The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, have substantial interest in and are committed to the vision of enhancing the quality of life on the near east side of Columbus by creating a healthy, financially and environmentally sustainable, community where residents have access to safe and affordable housing, quality healthcare, educational and employment opportunities.
The parties have agreed to work together in order to facilitate that vision: The Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT). The principal goal of PACT is to develop a community master plan through the services of a master planning entity aided by the input of the PACT governance structure, advisory committee and sub-committees.
The Ohio State University Medical Center has agreed to undertake the lead responsibility for managing the operations of PACT and the stewardship of its economic resources. The cost of such management requires financial contributions.
This legislation authorizes the Mayor of the City of Columbus to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority to a commitment of an annual sum of $200,000 for a period of three years. The original Memorandum of Understanding between the parties committed to an annual payment of $100,000 for five years. A payment of $100,000 has been made for 2011 and 2012. A payment of $200,000 must be paid for the 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Emergency action is requested to allow The Ohio State University Medical Center to continue to perform the work outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding for the preservation of public health, peace, prosperity and safety of the east side community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this contract are available within the Development Department, General Fund. A transfer of $100,000 will be necessary between divisions.
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