Explanation
Background:
This legislation will authorize an appropriation of grant funds in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Senior Volunteer programs.
Grant funds are being made available to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging from the Ohio Department of Aging for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is being requested so that grant funds can be awarded to various agencies in a timely manner and that services to older adults can continue beyond June 30, 2022.
Fiscal Impact:
To appropriate the amount of $300,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks department for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging upon receipt of executed grant agreement. This appropriation will enable the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to continue various programs as required by the granting agency during FY2022-2023.
Title
To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $300,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite and Senior Volunteer programs; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging has a need to appropriate grant funds received from the Ohio Department of Aging related to the Alzheimer's Respite and Senior Volunteer programs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate said funds so there is no interruption of service to older adults, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That from the unappropriated monies in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 the sum of $300,000.00 is appropriated to ...
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