Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the Learning Skills to Lift Neighborhoods (LSLN) grant program contract number PO154887 and PO160892 with Franklinton Rising by changing one of the renovation sites from 119 Wisconsin Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 to 201-203 Dana Ave, Columbus OH 43223. The modification will allow Franklinton Rising to continue promoting workforce development in the construction trades for youth or restored citizens while transforming vacant and blighted structures or lots into productive parcels.
Emergency action is requested to allow program services to continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funds are needed for this modification.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify contracts with Franklinton Rising to change the location of the renovation site; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify contract PO154887 and PO160892 with the Franklinton Rising by changing one of the renovation sites from 119 Wisconsin Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 to 201-203 Dana Ave, Columbus OH 43223; and
WHEREAS, this modification will allow Franklinton Rising to continue promoting workforce development in the construction trades for youth or restored citizens while transforming vacant and blighted structures or lots into productive parcels through the Learning Skills to Lift Neighborhoods (LSLN) grant program; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to approve this Ordinance to allow program services to continue without interruption, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to modify contract PO154887 and PO160892 with Franklinton Rising by changing one of the renovation sites from 119 Wisconsin Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 to 201-203 Dana Ave, Columbus OH 43223.
Section 2. That this modification is made pursuant to Section 329.09 of the Columbus City Code.
Section 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after adoption if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.