Explanation
Background: Columbus Public Health has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), subject to acceptance by passage of City Council Ordinance 2328-2018, to fund the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. A portion of the grant funds the leases for six (6) WIC Clinics. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women (pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding), infants, and children under the age of 5 years, and provides invaluable assistance for families during their children’s period of growth and development.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to approve the expenditure of up to $218,163.48, or as much as may be necessary, from the Health Department Grant Fund for payment of rent for six (6) WIC leases that have previously been approved by City Council but are subject to the annual authorization of rental funds by City Council and certification of funds availability by the City Auditor. The WIC Program budget provides $218,163.48 for the leases of the six (6) clinic locations that provide services under this program.
Emergency Legislation: In order for the leases to be renewed prior to their current expiration date, it is necessary that the legislation be emergency.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for the lease payments is provided by grant funds received by Columbus Public Health from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) through ordinance 2328-2018. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match. City funds are not required. Total expenditure from the 2017-2018 grant for the six (6) leases was $208,456.80. The total for the 2018-2019 lease term is $218,163.48, which is a slight increase due to scheduled rent increases in two (2) leases. This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of Ordinance 2328-2018.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to approve a total expenditure of $218,163.48 from the H...
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