Explanation
To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter into contracts with various non-profit community organizations to provide after-school programming from February 1 - December 31, 2016. These programs serve students from low and moderate-income families and are designed to give children a strong sense of self-worth, academic ability and community responsibility.
Investments in after-school programming make a difference for youth and their families by addressing academic achievement challenges, providing social and emotional skills and decreasing the opportunity for risky behavior.
The department’s investment of $190,000 leverages approximately $1.5 million in private and public programming dollars.
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Asian American Community Services |
$15,000.00 |
|
Center of Science and Industry |
$18,000.00 |
|
Columbus After School All Stars Ohio |
$30,000.00 |
|
Columbus Urban League |
$23,000.00 |
|
Communities in Schools |
$10,500.00 |
|
Community for New Direction |
$9,000.00 |
|
Directions for Youth & Families |
$22,500.00 |
|
Educational Service Center |
$18,000.00 |
|
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services |
$5,000.00 |
|
Kaleidoscope Youth Center |
$5,000.00 |
|
Tech Corps Ohio |
$15,000.00 |
|
Vineyard Community Center |
$19,000.00 |
|
Total |
$190,000.00 |
FISCAL IMATCT:
This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of one hundred ninety thousand dollars ($190,000.00) from the Department of Education's 2016 budget and is contingent upon the passing of the 2016 General Fund Budget. Pursuant to ordinance number 0756-2015, this legislation renews contracts with current vendors pursuant to the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
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 organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize the expenditure of one hundred ninety thousand dollars from the 2016 Education Budget; and to declare an emergency ($190,000.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Education desires to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations pursuant to the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329; 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 current funding process will change in 2017 to address growing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into such contracts and 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 Education be and is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the community organizations listed below.
|
Asian American Community Services |
$15,000.00 |
|
Center of Science and Industry |
$18,000.00 |
|
Columbus After School All Stars Ohio |
$30,000.00 |
|
Columbus Urban League |
$23,000.00 |
|
Communities in Schools |
$10,500.00 |
|
Community for New Direction |
$9,000.00 |
|
Directions for Youth & Families |
$22,500.00 |
|
Educational Service Center |
$18,000.00 |
|
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services |
$5,000.00 |
|
Kaleidoscope Youth Center |
$5,000.00 |
|
Tech Corps Ohio |
$15,000.00 |
|
Vineyard Community Center |
$19,000.00 |
|
Total |
$190,000.00 |
SECTION 2. The contract period will be from February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
SECTION 3. The expenditure of one hundred ninety thousand dollars ($190,000.00) or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the General Fund 1000 in object class 03 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 5. That these contracts are awarded pursuant to the not-for-profit service provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is herby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and
after its passage and approval by the Mayor or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.