Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Columbus Public Schools Food Service for the operation of the 2008 Summer Food Service Program. The contract will be awarded in compliance with Section 329.02 of Columbus City Codes. The Summer Food Service Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches and snacks to qualified children in need during the summer months. Thousands of children will be served through this program at nearly 160 sites throughout the greater Columbus area.
Emergency legislation is required so that the contract can be in place for the beginning of this program on June 9, 2008.
Contract compliance for Columbus Public Schools is 31-6400416.
Fiscal Impact: $1,200,000 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Columbus Public Schools Food Service in conjunction with the 2008 Summer Food Services Program, to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency ($1,200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the contract for the 2008 Summer Food Service program will be awarded to the Columbus Public Schools Food Service in compliance with Section 329.02 of the Columbus City Codes; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so payment can be made in a timely manner and the program can begin June 9, 2008; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorize...
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