Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (LSS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The funds provided by the agreement will be used to undertake the construction of a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence through the LSS program known as CHOICES.
This new shelter will replace the existing facility which shows major signs of aging, is inefficient and has a design that is not large enough to meet community demands. A study team comprised of local elected officials, law enforcement, corporate supporters and regional domestic violence experts helped to establish design expectations.
Amenities for the project will include: housing capacity for 120 residents (with flexibility for future expansion if needed); bed rooms accommodated in a more intimate “neighborhood” design; and a central dining room with full kitchen for meal preparation. Total square footage of the facility is 46,530. Construction timeframe: estimated at 12 months.
Emergency action is necessary to allow for LSS to continue the development process in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $500,000 will be expended from the Special Income Tax Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services to provide funding for costs associated with the construction of a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio ("LSS"); and
WHEREAS, the funds provided by the grant agreement will be used to assist LSS in the construction of a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence;...
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