Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has received an unrestricted donation of $5,000 from Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBW), the personal care products division of Columbus-based Limited Brands. BBW's intention for this award is to assist CPH to advance its objectives of keeping Columbus residents healthy and reducing the spread of illnesses. BBW has also agreed to a "BAC2SCHOOL" marketing campaign for its antibacterial products that will include promotional materials to foster good hygiene among students. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate these funds for the period March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial postings promote accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Strategic Partnership Education Grant is intended to assist CPH to advance its objectives of keeping Columbus residents healthy and reducing the spread of illnesses. This grant will not generate any revenues and does not require match monies from the City.
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To authorize and direct the Columbus Board of Health to accept a grant award from Bath & Body Works, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 for the Strategic Partnership Education program; to authorize the appropriation of $5,000 from the Private Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000)
Body
WHEREAS, a $5,000 donation has been made available from Bath & Body Works, Inc., to advance Columbus Public Health's objectives of keeping Columbus residents healthy and reducing the spread of illnesses, for the period March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from Bath & Body Works, Inc., for the support of the Strategic Partnership Education program at Columbus Public Health; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as a...
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