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File #: 0696-2012    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2012 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 4/16/2012 Final action: 4/19/2012
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education in the amount of $1,953,308.00 for the 2012 Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $1,953,308.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant fund 286; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools to implement the Summer Food Program; to authorize the expenditure of $1,800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 286; and to declare an emergency. ($1,800,000.00)

Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education; appropriate funds to Recreation and Parks Grant fund 286, enter into contract with Columbus City Schools for the operation of the 2012 Summer Food Service Program; and authorize the expenditure of the funds to Columbus City Schools. The Summer Food Service Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides nutritionally-balanced breakfasts, lunches and snacks to qualified children in need during the summer months. Thousands of children will be served through this program at over 160 sites throughout the greater Columbus area.

Emergency legislation is required so that the contract can be in place for the beginning of this program on June 4, 2012.

The Contract compliance number for Columbus City Schools is: 316400416.

Fiscal Impact:
$1,953,308.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education in the amount of $1,953,308.00 for the 2012 Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $1,953,308.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant fund 286; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools to implement the Summer Food Program; to authorize the expenditure of $1,800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 286; and to declare an emergency. ($1,800,000.00)

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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Education has awarded the city of Columbus a grant for the 2012 Summer Food Service program; and

WHEREAS, the contract for the 2012 Summer Food Service program will be awarded to Columbus City Schools in compliance with Section 329.02 of the Columbus City Codes; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of...

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