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Committee moves Benefit Bridge pilot amendment to council but asks for program data before final approval
Summary
The committee advanced R2025-0271—an amendment to Catholic Charities' contract for the Benefit Bridge pilot—while requesting program data. The resolution would extend the contract to June 30, 2026, and add $1,996,754.24.
The Health and Human Services and Aging Committee voted on Sept. 13, 2025, to move Resolution R2025-0271 to the full council under second reading suspension with a specific request that county staff provide program data to committee members before the council vote. The resolution would amend a contract with Catholic Charities to extend services for the Benefit Bridge pilot through June 30, 2026, and authorize additional funds not to exceed $1,996,754.24, effective March 1, 2025.
County staff described the Benefit Bridge pilot as an 18-month program operating in 10 Ohio counties to mitigate the "benefits cliff"—when small wage increases or gaining…
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