Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Neighborhood House to provide Child Care Services for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $16,054.00.
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 Child Care 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $5,466 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $10,588.00 from the General Fund for a total of $16,054. In 2012, a total of $1,402,000 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,716,517 in General Funds have 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 Neighborhood House 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 Neighborhood House to provide Child Care Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,466.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $10,588.00 from the General Fund. ($16,054.00)
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WHEREAS, Neighborhood House has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services Funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant application and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services operating funds that is suff...
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