Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes awarding $50,000.00 in summer programming funds for a grant to the following 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization:
· Gladden Community House-$50,000.00
This grant award will be used to expand quality summer programming for youth residing within the city’s geographical boundaries. Funding will support nonprofit (501c3) organizations looking to establish or grow programs focused on education, arts and crafts, workforce development, financial literacy and more. The term of this grant agreements will begin on June 1, 2023 and will end on December 31, 2023 and the grant shall be paid to awardee in advance.
Emergency Designation: N/A
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance will and authorize the expenditure of $50,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund where it is budgeted and available. This legislation is contingent on 1521-2023 providing the appropriate appropriation.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a non-profit grant agreement with Gladden Community House in support of summer programming to youth; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operating and Extension Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into an advance paid grant agreement with registered non-profit Gladden Community House to help fund summer 2023 programming; and
WHEREAS, funds for the above-described contract are budgeted and available for the above-mentioned purpose in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into an advance paid grant agreement with non-profit Gladden...
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