Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contracts with three community organizations. These organizations will provide after school programming from February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Our programs serve Columbus City School students from low- and moderate-income families. Programming is designed to give children a strong sense of self worth, academic ability and community responsibility.
FISCAL IMPACT: Dollars have been allocated in the 2010 Recreation and Parks operating budget in the amount of $61,500.00 for after school programming for the entire year.
Central Community House is a non-profit organization. Their Federal ID # 314379438
Columbus Urban League is a non-profit organization. Their Federal ID # 314379453
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with three community agencies to provide after school programming services; and to authorize the expenditure of $61,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund. ($61,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into contracts with three community organizations; and
WHEREAS, three community agencies will provide after school services and programming throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, it is important to provide youth programming opportunities with high standards including components such as academic assistance, enrichment activities, prevention units, recreation and socialization, strong family involvement and nutritious food service; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to expend monies from the Recreation and Parks operating fund, 285; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with the community organizations listed in Section 3.
Section 2. The contract period will be...
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