Title
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX.
Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children's Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party.
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Legislative History
23-0088: Discussed at 9/19/23 and 10/10/23 Workshops
Purpose & Explanation
Akron Children's Emergency Department has cleared the contract for the baby box with their legal department and they will be placing an order for the box in the very near future. While we are awaiting Akron Council to see if they will contribute to the box, the Hospital will use contingency money in the interim to keep the project moving forward.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
x Appropriation Not Required. $10,000.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
x No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff requests Council's direction on the donation of $10,000 to Akron Children's Hospital. We will need to enter into a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party to make the donation.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manag...
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