Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with The Breathing Association and The Salvation Army for the provision of services for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these grants is $85,000.
The legislation targets social service programs that fall into one or more of the City’s three priority areas including emergency and basic needs, employment and self-sufficiency, and social success for our residents and neighborhoods. The two agencies receiving funding include:
The Breathing Association ($60,000) to assist in replacing the leaking roof for the building occupied by the agency as part of a total renovation project that includes roof replacement, replacing the HVAC system and windows.
The Salvation Army ($25,000) to assist in the provision of services this holiday season through the agency’s Christmas Cheer program.
This funding will allow both agencies to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund for this purpose.
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To approve the grant applications of The Breathing Association and The Salvation Army seeking financial assistance to address emergency human service needs pursuant to Columbus City Code Section 371.02(c); to authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with The Breathing Association and The Salvation Army to address and provide for multiple human service needs; to authorize the appropriation of $85,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)
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WHEREAS, The Breathing Association and The Salvation Army have sub...
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