City of Columbus - File #: 1857-2007

• File #: 1857-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/2/2007
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 11/26/2007
• Final action: 11/28/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from The Ohio State University Research Foundation in the amount of $4,000, to authorize the appropriation of $4,000 from the Private Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($4,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/28/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/28/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/26/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
11/26/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/15/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/15/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/15/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/14/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/14/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/13/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/13/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/12/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/12/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/8/2007	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/8/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/7/2007	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/2/2007	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has been awarded a continuation grant from The Ohio State University Research Foundation for the Region IV Perinatal Fetal Deaths project. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $4,000 in grant money to fund this program for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.

The Region IV Perinatal Fetal Deaths project funds epidemiology staff time for analysis, interpretation and reporting findings for perinatal data in 33 counties in Ohio's southeastern region. The results will be used to identify key areas for improving pregnancy outcomes, as well as to assist with monitoring performance of the region's perinatal system.


This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.


FISCAL IMPACT: The program is funded by The Ohio State University Research Foundation and does not generate revenue.



Title

To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from The Ohio State University Research Foundation in the amount of $4,000, to authorize the appropriation of $4,000 from the Private Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($4,000.00)



Body

WHEREAS, $4,000.00 in grant funds have been made available through The Ohio State University Research Foundation; and,

WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Columbus Health Department in that it is immediately necessary to accept this grant from The Ohio State University Research Foundation, and to appropriate these funds to th...