Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the Columbus State Community College providing support for operational costs associated with implementation of the Creative Campus Action Agenda.
Columbus State Community College collaborated with the City and other stakeholders beginning in 2011 and continuing throughout a two-year planning process to create a master plan/flexible framework. The plan has since been adopted by the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees and is ready for implementation. The City proposed granting to Columbus State Community College $100,000 per year for three years beginning in 2016 to support operational costs associated with implementation of the Creative Campus Action Agenda. The Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees authorized $300,000 to match the City’s commitment.
The Creative Campus Action Plan identifies the need for dedicated leadership to advance the neighborhood stakeholders’ development initiatives. The plan coordinates the implementation of projects including green space such as neighborhood commons, shared parking, improved pedestrian access and modern/partnership buildings that support the region’s workforce and economic development needs.
Fiscal Impact: A total of $100,000.00 will be expended from the 2016 General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the Columbus State Community College providing support for operational costs associated with implementation of the Creative Campus Action Agenda; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus State Community College collaborated with the City and other stakeholders beginning in 2011 and continuing throughout a two-year process to create a master plan/flexible framework; and
WHEREAS, the cost of leading and implementing the Creative Campus Action Agenda requires financial support; and
WHEREAS, the City proposed granting to Columbus State Community College $100,000 per year for three years to support operational costs associated with implementation of the Creative Campus Action Agenda; and
WHEREAS, The Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees authorized $300,000 to match the City’s commitment; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Development, is hereby authorized to enter into contract with the Columbus State Community College for the purpose of providing operational support in the implementation of the Creative Campus Action Agenda.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $100,000 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 1000 General Fund in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the monies in the foregoing Sections shall be paid upon order of the Director of Department of Development, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. 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 ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date provided by law