Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health was awarded $110,000.00 in grant monies, via Ordinance 2903-2016, from the Ohio Department of Health, originating from the Centers for Disease Control for the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Grant Program. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of Ordinance 2903-2016 and is needed to authorize a contract with CompDrug, Incorporated, Youth to Youth Program (Y2Y) for $60,000.00 for the time period December 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
The purpose of the contract is to fulfill deliverables for the youth objectives related to tobacco prevention and cessation. This contract is necessary, per the requirements of the Ohio Department of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Proposal. Formal bids were not solicited due to the knowledge and expertise of this non-profit community organization and in accordance with the provisions found in City Code 329.30.
Tobacco use is a contributing factor in four out of the five leading causes of death in the Linden, South Side and Westside neighborhoods. More specifically, cancer is the leading cause of death in the Linden, and Westside priority communities, while heart disease is the leading cause of death in the South Side communities (Ohio Department of Health, Vital Statistics, 2010-2014).
Emergency action is requested so that key program deliverables can be initiated with a grant start date of October 1, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Grant Program budget provides $60,000.00 for a contract with CompDrug, Incorporated (Y2Y). This ordinance is contingent on the passage of Ordinance 2903-2016.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contract with CompDrug, Incorporated, Youth to Youth Program, for youth tobacco prevention and cessation deliverables; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Health...
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