Explanation
Background: This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $11,928.57 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Senior Options) for funding to support the 2016 50+ Fitness Program.
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in that it is immediately necessary to apply for and accept the grant from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Senior Options). After the grant has been applied for and accepted, the Director has to enter into an agreement and the financial transaction has to be posted in the City's accounting system immediately.
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this ordinance will be to reduce the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund's unappropriated balance by $11,928.57.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, dba Franklin County Senior Options, in the amount of $11,928.57; to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for funding to support the 50+ Fitness Programs; to authorize an appropriation of $11,928.57 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department; and to declare an emergency. ($11,928.57)
Body
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, dba Franklin County Senior Options, acceped applications to support the 50+ Fitness Programs at various multi-generational recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, was awarded a grant to support the 50+ Fitness Programs at various multi-generational recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, this grant will enable the department to purchase various pieces of fitness equipment and partner with other health and wellness organizations in order to educate our older citizens so they are able to maintain healthy lifestyles and be in...
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