Explanation
Background: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) to provide summer youth programming from February 26, 2014 through February 25, 2015 and to authorize the expenditure of $440,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285).
The 2014 Recreation and Parks budget includes funds to support this summer youth program in the City of Columbus. This program will be contracted to COWIC, which has directed this program for four years. The summer youth program will be funded through the Recreation and Parks operating fund in the amount of $440,000.00. The Federal Identification Number for COWIC is 20-1175160
. Emergency legislation is required so that a payment can be made in March due to the cash flow needs of COWIC.
Fiscal Impact: There has been an appropriation of $440,000.00in the 2014 Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285) for summer youth programs. No other funds will be used.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) to provide summer youth programming from February 26, 2014 - February 25, 2015; to authorize the expenditure of $440,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($440,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to continue support of summer youth programs by entering into contract with COWIC; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks 2014 budget includes appropriated funds of $440,000.00 to support summer youth programs; and
WHEREAS, the contract with COWIC will be funded from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285),OCA - 516427,Object Level 3 -3337; and
WHEREAS, these opportunities for youth are an essential component for their development of life skills and self-esteem, and as a complement to other City programs giving youth positi...
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