City of Columbus - File #: 1112-2008

• File #: 1112-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/19/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 6/23/2008
• Final action: 6/25/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the appropriation of $15,000 within the Public Safety Initiatives Fund and to authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with the Southside Settlement House to provide services to low income teens at the Triple S Camp, to authorize the expenditure of $15,000, and to declare an emergency ($15,000.00).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/25/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/24/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/23/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/23/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/19/2008	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/19/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/19/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/19/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT (approver)	Reviewed and Approved
6/19/2008	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/19/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/19/2008	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Explanation

This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with the Southside Settlement House to provide funding for the Triple S Camp, operated by said organization. This funding will provide stipends for 12-15 low income teens and will assist in paying teen camp staff. The camp provides a safe setting with group meetings, and conflict resolution, and group projects that provide opportunities to explore new ideas and experiences. Additionally, the campers also learn problem solving and responsibility.


FISCAL IMPACT City Council allocates $15,000 from the Public Safety Initiatives fund to support the organization.


Title

To authorize and direct the appropriation of $15,000 within the Public Safety Initiatives Fund and to authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with the Southside Settlement House to provide services to low income teens at the Triple S Camp, to authorize the expenditure of $15,000, and to declare an emergency ($15,000.00).


Body

WHEREAS, City Council has amended the annual budget in the past to set aside funds in the Public Safety Initiatives Fund to address specific public safety challenges; and

WHEREAS, The Southside Settlement House owns and operates the Triple S Camp, which provides a safe setting for teen which includes conflict resolution and group projects that provide opportunities to explore new ideas and experiences. Additionally, the campers also learn problem solving and responsibility; and

WHEREAS, This funding will provide stipends for 12-15 low income teens of all different backgrounds and will assist in paying teen camp staff; and

WHEREAS, Council deems it an appropriate use of the Public Safety Initiatives fund to support the organization's efforts; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City, in that it is immediately necessary to support The Southside Settlement House in its efforts t...