Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Federation of Settlements to assist in the purchase of three (3) 20-24 passenger child care buses; two (2) 14-15 passenger raised roof shuttle vans for Senior Transportation; and one (1) 12-person passenger van to transport youth and adults.
This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process. 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.
This legislation is presented as an emergency in order to provide assistance to the organization in a timely manner to prevent a disruption in services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $64,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund for this purpose.
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To approve the grant application of the Columbus Federation of Settlements seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Federation of Settlements to assist in the purchase of vehicles for the continued provision of transportation services; to authorize the appropriation of $64,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of $64,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($64,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Federation of Settlements has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services Funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant applications and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services ope...
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