Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services to provide Refugee and Resettlement Services for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $104,652.00.
This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process as well as the Department of Development's application and evaluation process for General Fund assistance. The legislation targets a social service agency that will provide help to families and households through Refugee and Resettlement Services by assisting with the operating needs of the agency. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $28,444.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $76,208.00 from the General Fund for a total of $104,652. In 2010, a total of $902,000.00 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,466,517.00 in General Funds has been allocated to fund social service programs. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.
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To approve the grant application of Community Refugee and Immigration Services seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services to provide Refugee and Resettlement Services; to authorize the expenditure of $28,444.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $76,208.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($104,652.00)
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