Explanation
This ordinance amends Ordinance 0975-2021, which authorized the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the Make -A - Day Foundation in support of their Community Appreciation & Opportunity Team (CAOT) outreach program, to allow for reimbursement for expenses incurred since October 1, 2020. No additional funds are being added.
On April 19, 2021, Columbus City Council approved Ordinance 0975-2021 to support the Make -A - Day Foundation's Community Appreciation & Opportunity Team (CAOT) outreach program. Make-A-Day’s CAOT outreach program will provide opportunities for homeless guests to build personal relationships with other community members.
This ordinance seeks to allow the Make A Day Foundation to be reimbursed for expenses incurred since October 1, 2020.
Fiscal Impact: There is no funding required for this legislation.
Emergency action is requested in order to provide immediate support to the Make -A - Day Foundation’s Community Appreciation & Opportunity Team (CAOT) outreach program to expedite purchases for operational needs to serve homeless residents in the community.
Title
To amend Ordinance 0975-2021,which authorized the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the Make -A - Day Foundation in support of their Community Appreciation & Opportunity Team (CAOT) outreach program, to allow for reimbursement for expenses incurred since October 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council approved Ordinance 0975-2021 in an amount up to $60,000.00 to support the Make-A-Day Foundation's Community Appreciation & Opportunity Team (CAOT) outreach program; and
WHEREAS, the Make-A-Day Foundation outreach provides opportunities for homeless guests to build personal relationships with other community members; and
WHEREAS, Make-A-Day Foundation outreach takes a relationship-centered approach that helps guests explore opportun...
Click here for full text