Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with City Year to provide the Young Heroes Program ($16,346) and the School Success Program ($46,704) for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these grants is $63,050.
This legislation represents programs funded following the Emergency Human Services application process. The legislation targets a social service agency that will provide help to families and households through employment, educational and/or health programs by assisting with the operating needs of individual agencies. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. 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: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $63,050 from the Emergency Human Services Fund. In 2009, a total of $2,100,000 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the Emergency Human Services Fund. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of these funds.
Title
To approve the grant applications of City Year seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with City Year; to authorize the expenditure of $63,050 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,050)
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WHEREAS, City Year has submitted grant applications seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Service Funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant applications and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services operating funds that is sufficient to justify approval of said grants; and
WHEREA...
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