Explanation
To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter into contracts with various community organizations to provide after-school programming from February 1 - December 31, 2015. 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:
Significant funding has been allocated in the 2015 Education operating budget 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, each with the option to renew in 2016.
Emergency Impact:
Emergency designation is requested to ensure the funding and contracts are established in time for the start of the program.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter into contracts with various non-profit, community-based organizations to provide after-school programs and services from February 1 - December 31, 2015; to authorize the expenditure of $179,000.00 from the 2015 Education budget; and to declare an emergency. ($179,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Education desires to enter into contracts with various non-profit, community-based organizations pursuant to the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 related to non-profit service contracts; 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, existing City employees do not have the background and expertise to provide afterschool programming, and
WHEREAS, the funding was budgeted in the General Fund within the Department of Education's ope...
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