Explanation
Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every Columbus child has access to a safe after-school environment to continue his/her education at the end of the school day.
According to the Harvard Family Research Project and its national database of evaluations, research confirms that “children and youth who participate in after-school programs can reap a host of positive benefits in a number of interrelated outcome areas-academic, social-emotional, prevention, and health and wellness. These are the skills that many suggest are necessary for youth to succeed in the 21st Century global economy and world.”
During the 2023-2024 school year, the After School Grant Program provided effective support and services for 2,200 children. The Mayor’s Office of Education plans to serve the same number of children for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Therefore, the Office of Education requests permission to contract with the below after-school program providers to help us reach our goal - and the Mayor’s vision for Columbus. Contracts are being awarded to the below providers pursuant to Section 329.30, which allows for the City to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts. These providers were selected due to their prior experience and success in providing the same services in the 2023-2024 school year.
Asian American Community Services, INC
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio
Center of Science and Industry
Central Community House of Columbus
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
After-School All-Stars Ohio
The Columbus Urban League
Communities In Schools Of Ohio
Community For New Direction Incorporation
Directions For Youth & Families, Inc.
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc.
St. Stephen's Community House
Tech Corps Ohio
Young Mens Christian Association Of Central Ohio
The Young Women's Christian Association
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these contracts ($312,000.00) is budgeted and available within the 2024 Office of Education General Fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; and to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund. ($312,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every Columbus child has access to a safe after-school environment to continue their education at the end of the school day; and
WHEREAS, research has proven that children who participate in after-school programs learn the skills that many suggest are necessary to succeed in the 21st Century global economy and world; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Education provided funding for effective after-school support and services for 2,200 children in the 2023-2024 school year; and
WHEREAS, during the 2024-2025 school year, the Office of Education plans to serve the same number of children; and
WHEREAS, contracts are being awarded to providers pursuant to Section 329.30, which allows for the City to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Education does not have the capacity to operate after school programs; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Office of Education to authorize the Director to enter into contract with various after school providers to preserve the public health, peace, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Education is authorized to enter into contracts with the after-school program providers listed above.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $312,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the General Fund as follows: (See attachment 0977-2024) Div.: 40-06 | Fund: 1000 | SubFund: 100010 | Obj. Class: 03 | Main Acct: 63050 | Program: ED003 | Amount: $312,000.00
SECTION 3. 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 legislation.
SECTION 4. That the monies in the foregoing Sections shall be paid upon order of the Director of Finance and Management, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 5. 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 is necessary.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.