Description
Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. in an amount up to $1,054,650.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,054,650.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($1,054,650.00)
Summary
The document outlines the status and history of Equitas Health, Inc., a nonprofit corporation active in Columbus, Ohio. Originally filed in 1984, the organization has undergone multiple name changes, mergers, and filings over the years, reflecting its evolving mission and structure. As of February 2026, Equitas Health is active and has a registered agent located on Schrock Road in Columbus. Additionally, the document includes an ordinance (Ord Number 0534-2026) related to expenditure authorizations for services in the area of politics and civic affairs, amounting to over $1 million. This funding is likely aimed at supporting various community health initiatives. The legislation is significant as it highlights governmental financial commitments to public health services, affecting local residents and