Explanation
This ordinance will 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 2016 through February 2017. This contract requires an expenditure of $430,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (2285).
Background: The 2016 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 five years. The summer youth program is funded through the Recreation and Parks operating fund in the amount of $430,000.00. The program is intended to be an essential component for the participants to develop life skills and self-esteem as a complement to other city programs giving youth positive experiences.
Principal Parties:
Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC)
1111 East Broad Street, Suite 201
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Federal Identification Number: 20-1175160 (Non-Profit Organization)
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so that payment can be made in March due to the cash flow needs of COWIC and so this contract can be executed at the soonest available date in order to maximize program effectiveness.
Fiscal Impact: $430,000.00 is budgeted and will be available in the 2015 Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (2285) for summer youth programs. This ordinance was contingent on the passing of the 2016 operating budget.
Title
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 March 2016 through February 2017; to authorize the expenditure of $430,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($430,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to continue support of summer youth pr...
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