Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every Columbus child has access to a safe after-school environment to continue his/her education at the end of the school day.
According to the Harvard Family Research Project and its national database of evaluations, research confirms that “children and youth who participate in after-school programs can reap a host of positive benefits in a number of interrelated outcome areas-academic, social-emotional, prevention, and health and wellness. These are the skills that many suggest are necessary for youth to succeed in the 21st Century global economy and world.”
In 2019, the After School Grant Program provided effective support and services for 2,200 children. In 2020, the Department of Education plans to serve the same number of children.
Therefore, the Department of Education requests permission to contract with the below after-school program providers to help us reach our goal - and the Mayor’s vision for Columbus. Contracts are being awarded to the below providers pursuant to Section 329.30, which allows for the City to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts. These providers were selected due to their prior experience and success in providing the same services in 2019.
Asian American Community Services
Boys and Girls Club
Center of Science and Industry
Central Community House of Columbus
Clintonville Beechwold CRC
Columbus After School Allstars
Columbus Urban League
Communities in Schools
Community for New Direction
Directions for Youth & Families
Educational Service Center
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Gladden Community House
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Ohio Afterschool Network
St. Stephen's Community House
Tech Corps Ohio
Vineyard Community Center
YMCA of Central Ohio
YWCA Family Center
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these contracts ($354,000.00) is budgeted and available within the 2020 Department of Education General Fund budget. This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of the 2020 City of Columbus operating budget.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency designation is requested to ensure the funding and contracts are established in time for the start of the program.
Title
To authorize the Director of Education to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($354,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every Columbus child has access to a safe after-school environment to continue their education at the end of the school day; and
WHEREAS, research has proven that children who participate in after-school programs learn the skills that many suggest are necessary to succeed in the 21st Century global economy and world; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Education provided funding for effective after-school support and services for 2,200 children in 2019; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the Department of Education plans to serve the same number of children; and
WHEREAS, contracts are being awarded to providers pursuant to Section 329.30, which allows for the City to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Education does not have the capacity to operate after school programs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Education in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into such contracts and expend such funds for the preservation of public health, peace and property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Education is authorized to enter into contracts with the after-school program providers listed below:
Asian American Community Services
Boys and Girls Club
Center of Science and Industry
Central Community House of Columbus
Clintonville Beechwold CRC
Columbus After School Allstars
Columbus Urban League
Communities in Schools
Community for New Direction
Directions for Youth & Families
Educational Service Center
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Gladden Community House
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Ohio Afterschool Network
St. Stephen's Community House
Tech Corps Ohio
Vineyard Community Center
YMCA of Central Ohio
YWCA Family Center
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $354,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the General Fund as follows:
(see attachment 0343-2020 EXP)
Div.: 42-01 | Fund: 1000 | SubFund: 100010 | Obj. Class: 03 | Main Acct: 63050 | Program: ED003 | Amount: $354,000
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 4. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is herby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and
after its passage and approval by the Mayor or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.