Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department was awarded additional grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the Breast and Cervical Cancer grant program in the amount of $30,000. These additional funds will allow for continued services. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate these additional funds to conduct the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for the period June 30, 2007 through June 29, 2008.
The BCCP program enables The Columbus Health Department to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings, referrals and follow-up, case management and public education. These services are provided to women in Franklin County and its seven contiguous counties who are 40 years and older, uninsured and with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Special efforts are made to reach racial and ethnic minorities.
Emergency action is requested 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: This program is partially funded by the Ohio Department of Health. The City provides the funding for 50 % of one office assistant. This program does not generate revenue.
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To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $30,000; to authorize the appropriation of $30,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($30,000)
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WHEREAS, $30,000 in additional grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Department of Health for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for the period June 30, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the continued support of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program; and,
WHEREAS, ...
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