Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Alvis in support of physical improvements for a planned substance abuse and treatment center. This ordinance also authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the Special Income Tax fund.
Alvis is a nonprofit human services agency that has been serving the central Ohio community since 1967, and Alvis programs are accredited by the American Correctional Association, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Alvis has recently purchased a property located at 1289-1293 Livingston Avenue, the intended use of which will be to provide the Columbus community with a center for substance abuse treatment, trauma-informed treatment for victims of human trafficking, and other services to improve the overall health, welfare, and strength of the community, including financial literacy, workforce development, and education.
The organization plans to partner with Heart of Ohio, Primary One Health, and Columbus Public Health (health care and mental health services); Community Mediation Services (eviction prevention), PNC (financial literacy); Amethyst, Homeport, and Habitat for Humanity (housing); Mentoring Center (mentoring); and Accenture (GED tutoring).
Monies from the City of Columbus are requested to fund roof replacement, removal of sinks from individual rooms, painting, install new flooring, add interior doors, install signage, and wire the building for phone/internet/video conferencing. Additional capital improvement needs may include replacement of the HVAC system. This building was previously used as a physician's office and the rooms could be fairly easily converted for group and individual counseling.
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 is available for expenditure within the Special Income Tax fund.
Emergency action is requested in order that funding...
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