Explanation
Background: The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental nutrition program for women (pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding), infants, and children under five years of age administered in Franklin County by Columbus Public Health with grant funds received from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Columbus Public Health has been awarded its annual grant funding from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). A portion of the WIC grant funds are budgeted for the payment of rent for the lease of two (2) WIC Clinics - First Choice Rental Properties, LLC, for 77-83 Outerbelt Street and Best Corporate Properties LLC for 1681 Holt Road. This ordinance is subject to the acceptance of the grant funds from ODH by passage of City Council Ordinance 2229-2022 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $96,370.00, or as much as may be necessary, from the Health Department Grant Fund for payment of rent for these two (2) WIC leases that have previously been approved by City Council subject to the annual authorization of rental funds by City Council and certification of funds availability by the City Auditor. The WIC Program budget provides $96,370.00 for the leases of the two (2) clinic locations that provide services under this program and declares an emergency.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for the lease payments is provided by grant funds received by Columbus Public Health from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and accepted by passage of Ordinance 2229-2022. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match. City funds are not required. ($0.00).
Emergency Action: is requested in order to avoid any delay in making timely rent payments to the landlords in accordance with the terms of the two (2) WIC Clinic lease agreements.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to authorize an expenditure of ...
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