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File #: 0564-2021    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/25/2021 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 3/22/2021 Final action: 3/25/2021
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant from and enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, dba Franklin County Office on Aging, in the amount of $13,312.00 for the 50+ Fitness Programs; and to authorize an appropriation of $13,312.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,312.00)
Attachments: 1. legislation template for Sr. Options 2021.pdf
Explanation

Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply and accept a grant in the amount of $13,312.00 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Office on Aging) for funding to support the 2021 50+ Fitness Program. The Recreation and Parks Department applies for this grant annually.

The Recreation and Parks Department offers activities for adults, ages 50+. The activities include painting/drawing, crochet, ballroom dancing, clogging, line dancing, ceramics, chorus, drama, exercise, yoga, needlework, quilting, Red Hatters, self-defense, sewing, shuffleboard, stained glass, and chair volleyball. During various seasons, there is also free income tax help, holiday parties, trips, walking programs and athletics.

The 50+ Centers are Dodge Community Center, Gillie Community Center, Lazelle Woods Community Center, Martin Janis at Thompson Community Center, and Whetstone Community Center.

Principle Parties:
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
dba Franklin County Office on Aging
280 East Broad St., Room 300
Columbus., OH 43215

Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this ordinance will be to reduce the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund's unappropriated balance by $13,312.00.

Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested so the grant may be accepted and the funds appropriated in time for equipment to be provided before summer programming begins.

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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant from and enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, dba Franklin County Office on Aging, in the amount of $13,312.00 for the 50+ Fitness Programs; and to authorize an appropriation of $13,312.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,312.00)

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WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, dba Franklin County Office on Aging,...

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