Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Neighborhood House Inc., had a rich history of service to the City of Columbus for over 106 years, and provided social service needs to the near eastside community. The closing of the Neighborhood House in late 2016 has left the Near East Community with limited programs and services to children, individuals, and families that include: child care services, alcohol and drug counseling, senior transportation, senior outings, computer classes, and food pantry access. This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into an agreement with the United Way of Central Ohio to complete a neighborhood assessment of social service needs in the Near East Community.
Emergency action is requested so that an assessment of the community needs can be made, thereby avoiding the continued interruption of services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation transfers $20,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Department of Neighborhoods within the general fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into an agreement with the United Way of Central Ohio to complete a neighborhood assessment of social service needs in the Near East Community; to transfer an appropriation in the amount of $20,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood House Inc., had a rich history of service to the City of Columbus for over 106 years, and provided social service needs to the near eastside community; and
WHEREAS, the closing of the Neighborhood House in late 2016 has left the Near East Community with limited programs and services to children, individuals, and families; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Central Ohio, and the City of Columbus desire to enter into an agreement to complete a social service needs assessment of the Near East Community; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual da...
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