Explanation
BACKGROUND: There is a need to transfer and appropriate funds to provide 2026-2027 funding for the Area Commissions. Historically, the City has provided funds to the Area Commissions, who through their daily operational functions incur eligible expenses that require cash expenditures during the program year. These funds allow each Area Commission the flexibility and individuality in decision making as they fulfill their functions and responsibilities as outlined in their bylaws and Columbus City Code. Each Area Commission will receive up to $2,500.00 in 2026.
Emergency action is requested so that payments to the Area Commissions can be made immediately, thereby avoiding interruptions in services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation transfers $52,500.00 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; and appropriates $52,500.00 for operating expenses of the Area Commissions.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund for the 2026-2027 funding of Area Commissions; and
WHEREAS, historically, the City has provided funds to the Area Commissions who, through their daily operational functions, incur eligible expenses that require cash expenditures during the program year; and
WHEREAS, these funds allow each Area Commission the flexibility and individuality in decision making as they fulfill their functions and responsibilities as outlined in their bylaws and Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, each Area Commission will receive up to $2,500.00 in 2026; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Neighborhoods in that it is immediately n...
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