Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio for the provision of services for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these grants is $25,000.00.
The legislation targets social service programs that fall into one or more of the City’s three priority areas including emergency and basic needs, employment and self-sufficiency, and social success for our residents and neighborhoods.
The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio will provide affordable and appropriate pharmacy services for income eligible individuals who are uninsured or underinsured for prescription medications. This funding will allow the agency to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure is allocated from the Emergency Human Services Fund.
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To approve the grant application of The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio to support the provision of necessary pharmacy services; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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WHEREAS, The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, City Council is authorized to allocate funds annually to assist social service agencies in the city with the operating costs of delivering programs; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio for the continued provision of social services; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be ...
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