Explanation
This ordinance transfers and appropriates $29,000 from the existing Hotel/Motel tax appropriation (Ordinance Number 1957-2007) to the Recreation and Parks Department for the support of Partnership through Sponsorship program. In addition, this Ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $29,000.00 to award grants for the Partnership through Sponsorship Program (PTS). The PTS program was initiated 1995 to provide funding assistance to non-profit 501C3 community organizations that host community events. The program is a competitive sponsorship program where community organizations must submit formal proposals with emphasis on creative entertainment and program activities for its participants. The program criteria requires events to celebrate cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity; provide entertainment and enjoyment for the greater Columbus community; the event must occur within a Columbus park, playground, park facility, street or public space; promote citizen participation in meaningful leisure opportunities through the collaborative efforts of individuals, neighborhoods or organizations; must be implemented successfully within a defined time frame and budget; is equally accessible to all Columbus residents and visitors and is alcohol free; must comply with all policies set forth by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and verify the event's past history and performance.
Fiscal Impact: That the City Auditor be directed to transfer $29,000.00 from fund; 231, Division; 22-01, OCA Code; 012484, Object Level 3; 5501 to Fund; 285, Division; 51-01; OCA Code; 516567, Object Level 3; 3337 and the appropriation of funds.
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To authorize the transfer of $29,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and appropriation of the funds to the Recreation and Parks operating fund, and to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to award grants for the Partnership through Sponsorship Program (PTS), to authorize the expenditure of $29,000.00, and to declare an emergency. ($29,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the PTS program was initiated to provide eligible non-profit community organizations with funding assistance to host community events on City controlled property; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 371.02 allows for the allocation of a maximum of 1.5% in relation to the 5.1% Hotel/Motel tax receipts for use for said purpose- the equivalent of 29.41% of collections; and
WHEREAS, the city deems it appropriate to distribute $29,000.00 to the Department of Recreation and Parks to support various cultural events; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department has determined that the Asian Festival, Cruise the 'Ville, Columbus Gospelfest, First Night, Focal Point Concert Series, Juneteenth Ohio Festival, Music on the Hill, Southfield Reunion and the Jam-N-Jefferson Park Festival meet all of the eligibility requirements as set forth by the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to expend these funds for the Summer 2008 events; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Auditor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $29,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund as follows:
FROM:
Fund NO. Division NO. OCA Code Object Level 3 Amount
231 22-01 012484 5501 $29,000.00
TO:
Fund NO. Division NO. OCA Code Object Level 3 Amount
285 51-01 516567 0086 $29,000.00
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund No. 285, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008, the sum of $29,000.00 is appropriated to the Recreation and Parks Department No.; 51-01, OCA Code; 516567, Object Level 3; 3337.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks is authorized to enter into grant agreements with the Asian Festival, Cruise the 'Ville, Columbus Gospelfest, First Night, Focal Point Concert Series, Juneteenth Ohio Festival, Music on the Hill, Southfield Reunion and the Jam-N-Jefferson Park Festival.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $29,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the unallocated balance of the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund as follows, to pay the cost thereof.
Fund Project Object
Type Dept. Fund No. Level 3 OCA Code Amount
CRPD 51-01 285 3337 516567 $29,000.00
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SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be so made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 6. 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 its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.