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PYS Youth Programming Re-appropriation $53,865
Parks, Recreation & Community Enrichment
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326)/Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
Revised
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Authorizing the re-appropriation and expenditure of $53,865 from the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for youth programming; authorizing the Mayor to enter into necessary agreements for this initiative; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The city is the recipient of $180.9 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to be used to address the public health and negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Toledo Recovery Plan framework (authorized by Ordinance 530-21), which outlines the city's projects that will be funded through ARPA, includes $6,000,000 for youth and recreational programming. This Ordinance authorizes the re-appropriation and expenditure of $53,865 of previously appropriated funds, authorized by Ord. 137-23, for youth curriculum development with community partners by the Parks, Recreation and Community Enrichment Division. The specific programs targeted for funding are outlined in Schedule A.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the re-appropriation of $53,865 is authorized within the balance of Account Code 2021-40100-7YOUTH and the expenditure of same is authorized for youth programming initiatives as outlined in the attached Schedule A.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into necessary agreements with appropriate individuals and entities, upon such terms and conditions as acceptable to the Director of Parks and Youth Services and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and award contracts for the purposes specified in Section 1, upon such terms and conditions as acceptable to the Director of Parks and Youth Services and the Director of Law.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above Account Codes in payment of the above-authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed $53,865 authorized upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance, being an emergency measure, shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to advance critical program offerings to serve at-risk youth.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 10, nays 0.
Passed: October 10, 2023, as an emergency measure: yeas 10, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: October 10, 2023
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor