Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a sub-lease agreement with Community for New Direction Incorporation to occupy, provide services and manage the first and half of the second floor of the Sawyer Recreation Center, located at 1000 Atcheson St., Columbus, Ohio 43204. Community for New Direction will provide community services for youth/adults/families for health and wellness as well as job related assistance. Family and youth job programming workshops are offered as well as health care screenings and programs associated with educational assistance for the community are also part of the community outreach and services provided.
Principal Parties:
Community for New Direction, Inc.
2323 W. Fifth Ave., Ste. 160
Columbus, Ohio 43204
Gregory A. Jefferson, 614.272.1464
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order for services to continue and go uninterrupted. The previous agreement was not with the City, rather a private entity that has since disbanded and is no longer a non-profit. Community for New Direction still occupies the space as well as provides the services.
Benefits to the Public: This will continue to provide services to the community that would otherwise not be offered. The community will have continued assistance with workshops and services associated with health, wellness and job support.
Community Input Issues: The community is requesting the continuation of these services.
Area(s) Affected: Planning Area 18 (Sawyer Recreation Center)
Master Plan Relation: This meets partnerships, community based programming, health and wellness initiatives as well as youth and family services.
Fiscal Impact: None
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a su...
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