Explanation
BACKGROUND: There is a need to transfer and appropriate funds to provide 2021-2022 funding for the Area Commissions. Historically, the City has provided funds to the Area Commissions, who, through their daily operational functions, incur eligible expenses that require cash expenditures during the program year. These funds allow each Area Commission the flexibility and individuality in decision making as they fulfill their functions and responsibilities as outlined in their bylaws and the Columbus City Codes. Each Area Commission will receive up to $2,500.00 in 2021.
This legislation will also authorize and request the City Auditor's Office to establish a new subfund within Fund 2221 for combined expenses as they relate to the Area Commissions Operations.
Emergency action is requested so that payments to the Area Commissions can be made immediately, thereby avoiding interruptions in services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the transfer of $52,500 from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund Budget to the Area Commission Fund; a transfer of $20,000 from the unallocated balance within the Area Commission Fund; and appropriates $72,500 within that fund for the operating expenses of the Area Commissions. This legislation is contingent upon the passage of the 2021 Operating Budget.
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To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $72,500.00 within the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; to authorize the City Auditor to establish a new subfund within the Area Commissions Fund; to authorize the transfer of $20,000.00 from the unallocated balance within the Area Commission Fund; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund to the Area Commission Fund for the 2...
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