Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts of various social service agencies throughout Central Ohio for the provision of services for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these contracts is $3,038,087.00 $2,552,768.00.
This ordinance represents programs to be funded following the Department of Development's application process. The legislation targets those social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through access to self-sufficiency, information and referral, services to new populations, school resources, health services, child care, legal assistance and material assistance. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to information, technical and other community assistance. These programs include childcare and housing referral, emergency services, literacy initiatives, community mediation, and planning activities. This funding will allow the process to continue.
This ordinance is an emergency due to these agencies accruing program expenses associated with operations.
FISCAL IMPACT: In 2007, a total of $3,479,433.00 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various social service agencies for the provision of program services; to authorize the expenditure of $3,038,087.00 $2,552,768.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,038,087.00) $2,552,768.00
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into contracts with various social service agencies for the continued provision of social services; and
WHEREAS, these programs include, but are not limited to, youth services, resettlement programs, housing referral, intervention activities, information and referral efforts, community m...
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