Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify Agreement PO-095387 with Southeast Inc. by extending the Agreement termination date from December 6, 2019 to August 31, 2020. This extension will allow Southeast Inc. to complete the identified repairs for the Friends of the Homeless emergency shelter that were delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
This legislation would modify the Agreement authorized by Ordinance No. 2856-2017.
Emergency action is requested so program activities can continue and be completed without further delay.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funds are needed for this modification.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify Agreement PO-095387 with Southeast Inc. by extending the Agreement termination date from December 6, 2019 to August 31, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify Agreement PO-095387 with the Southeast Inc. by extending the Agreement termination date from December 6, 2019 to August 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this modification supports the purpose of renovations and repairs for emergency shelter; and
WHEREAS, this modification will allow Southeast Inc. to fully utilize the funding for its renovations and repairs; and
WHEREAS, no additional funds are needed to modify this agreement; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to modify the agreement with the Southeast Inc. so program activities can be completed without further delay, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, 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 desires to modify Agreement PO-095387 with the Southeast Inc. by extending the Agreement termination date from December 6, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
SECTION 2. That this modification is made in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to Agreement modifications.
SECTION 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.