Explanation
This ordinance authorizes awarding $198,126.00 in summer programming funds to the Past Foundation. Award of these funds to Past Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will assist in their provision of an intensive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) exploration summer program for approximately 400 Columbus City middle school (grades 6-8) students. The purpose of this program is to assist each student’s STEM identity formulation in an effort to improve the likelihood of underrepresented student placement in STEM careers after graduation from high school or postsecondary training.
The services being offered by Past Foundation cannot be provided by existing city employees as they are outside the scope of the City’s current responsibility and capacity.
This ordinance also authorizes entering into contract with the above-named nonprofit organization for the above-described services. The term of this contract will begin on the date of a confirmed purchase order and will end on December 31, 2023.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $198,126.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund for the above described purpose.
Emergency Designation
Emergency action is requested to ensure that the funds are in place by summer break.
Fiscal Impact
Funds for this transaction will be available in the Information Services Operating Fund with passage of companion ordinance 1542-2023.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a non-profit service agreement with the Past Foundation to provide summer programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $198,126.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($198,126.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology desires to enter into a non-profit service contract with Past Foundation to help fund summer 2023 programming; and
WHEREAS, funds for the above-described contract are budgeted and avail...
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