Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden, in support of their block party.
We Are Linden is a non-profit, community-based organization driven by a single goal - to do its part in making the Linden community a better place for all. We Are Linden builds productive relationships and changes the lives of individuals, families & communities through positive programs, events, and helpful resources.
Funding would support the annual We Are Linden Block Party, which provides free meals, free clothing, toys, and school supplies for Linden community members. It also provides entertainment and family-friendly activities in a safe environment.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in planning the We Are Linden Block Party.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden, in support of their Block Party; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
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WHEREAS, We Are Linden is a community-based organization driven by a single goal - to do its part in making the Linden community a better place for all; and
WHEREAS, the annual We Are Linden Block Party, which provides free meals, free clothing, toys, and school supplies for Linden community members; and
WHEREAS, the We Are Linden Block Party aims to serve 500 residents this year; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City Clerk's Office in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden, to avoid a delay in the planning for their block party; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden, in support of their block party.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate $5,000.00 in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018, to Columbus City Council per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $5,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed pursuant to the action authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.