Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. These contracts will provide funds to support program activities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $173,700.
The YMCA of Central Ohio will receive $8,700 to support the YMCA Grizzlies AAU Leadership Program which combines community service, fitness instruction, and athletic opportunities to central Ohio teens.
Amethyst, Inc. will receive $165,000 to support the Recovery Residences for Women and Children Program, an effort to foster a culture of recovery, empowering women and families in a safe and sober community through treatment and housing to homeless adult women with substance abuse disorders.
This legislation represents two programs funded following the Department of Development application process and the application and review process by City Council. The legislation targets two social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through housing assistance for women and children and leadership and recreational activities for youth.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $8,700 from the Hotel/Motel-Cultural Services Fund and the appropriation and expenditure of $165,000 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund for this purpose.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. to provide support for vital social service programs; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $8,700.00 from the Hotel/Motel-Cultural Services Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $165,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($173,700.00)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Centra...
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