Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance repeals Ordinance 2186-2020, which was passed on October 2, 2020 and intended to support the Healthy Beginnings at Home pilot project. The appropriation authorized by this ordinance was not posted in the City’s financial system, and, the initial financial projections were later determined to be insufficient to successfully close-out the pilot and transition to the next phase of programming.
This ordinance is necessary to replace Ordinance 2186-2020 to authorize the Office of the Mayor to accept and appropriate $109,639.31 in private grant funding from the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation to support continued work on the Healthy Beginnings at Home program and to purchase a small supply of car seats that can be distributed by certified Car Seat Technicians on staff. Car seats are to be given to families facing an emergency when access to a seat from a local distribution program is not an option because of an identified barrier that cannot be easily addressed (i.e. cost).
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible and to prevent an interruption in program activities. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT
The program activity is funded entirely by private grants contributed to the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation and does not generate revenue nor require a City match. Grant G401901
Title
To repeal Ordinance 2186-2020; to authorize the Office of the Mayor to accept and appropriate $109,639.31 in private funding contributed to the CelebrateOne Community Fund at The Columbus Foundation and transferred to the City; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to repeal Ordinance 2168-2020 and replace it with this ordinance;...
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