Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to amend Contract DL013026 with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the contract termination date from January 31, 2008 to July 31, 2008.
During the fall of 2007 the Neighborhood Design Center initiated a reorganization process to allow the non-profit organization to become more competitive in regards to revitalization efforts in the 15 Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization areas. As a result, several key employees moved on to other opportunities outside the Design Center, leaving an excess of funds and 2007 initiatives to be completed. Consequently the Neighborhood Design Center needs additional time to complete its 2007 goals.
Emergency action is requested so program activities can be continued without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funds are needed for this amendment.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the expiration date of the agreement to July 31, 2008; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to amend Contract DL013026 with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the contract from January 31, 2008 to July 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will allow the Neighborhood Design Center to complete 2007 revitalization initiatives; and
WHEREAS, no additional funds are needed to complete this amendment; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to amend the contract with the Neighborhood Design Center so program activities can be continued without interruption,
all 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 COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized and directed to amend Contract DL013026 with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the term of the agreement to July 31, 2008.
Section 2. That this modification is made pursuant to Section 329.16 of the Columbus City Code.
Section 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.