Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Black Expo, a local non-profit organization, in support of their Ohio Black Expo week of programming.
The Ohio Black Expo will take place for a week in late May, and includes a business conference, youth summit, and more. The Ohio Black Expo organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life of African Americans in Ohio by establishing and encouraging an independent, self-help approach to problem solving.
The City’s support for the Ohio Black Expo event may support personnel, services, and supplies costs. No grant funds will be used for the purchase of any food or beverages. The City’s support in advance of the event is necessary in order for appropriate marketing, deposits, and rentals to take place before the expo week.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested due to the time sensitive nature of event support, as the Black Expo takes place in late May.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this agreement is available in the General Fund through the Citywide Transfer Line and in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Black Expo in support of the Ohio Black Expo event week; to authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus City Council seeks to support economic and workforce development for underserved communities in Columbus, including the Black community; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Black Expo’s programming promotes economic development, workforce development, youth engagement, and those in the STEM, arts, and health fields; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio...
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