Explanation
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contracts with various community organizations to provide after school programming from February 1 to December 31, 2012. 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 2012 Recreation and Parks operating budget in the amount of $354,000.00 for after school programming for the entire year. There will be two separate ordinances, one for $175,000.00 and the second for $179,000.00.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contracts with various non-profit, community-based organizations to provide after school programs and services from February 1 through December 31, 2012; to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into contracts with various community organizations; and
WHEREAS, various 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, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to expend such funds for the preservation of public health, peace and property and safety; 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 Se...
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