City of Columbus - File #: 0232-2008

• File #: 0232-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/30/2008
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 2/25/2008
• Final action: 2/28/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the appropriation of $220,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/28/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/27/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/25/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/25/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/12/2008	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/5/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/5/2008	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/5/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/4/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/4/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/4/2008	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/4/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/31/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2008	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/30/2008	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2008	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2008	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has identified funds from the Tobacco Settlement Priorities Trust to enhance the prevention and control of tuberculosis in Franklin County. ODH has awarded the funding through a grant to the Columbus Health Department. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $220,000 for the period ending June 30, 2008. 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: This grant provides funding in the amount of $220,000 for the enhancement of the TB Clinic services.


Title


To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the appropriation of $220,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000.00)

Body


WHEREAS, grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Department of Health for the Tuberculosis Clinic for the period ending June 30, 2008; and,

WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the enhancement of the operations of the Tuberculosis Clinic; 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 to assure continued services; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Columbus Health Department in that it is immediately necessary to accept these grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health and to appropriate these funds to the Health Department for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; Now, therefore:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUM...