Explanation
It is essential to honor men and women who have opened doors to scientific, artistic, economic and social successes.
Fiscal Impact: The Department of Human Resources will fund the costs associated with the Black History Celebration program through its annual budget. The department will also seek advertisers and sponsors with non-city entities to support the program.
Costs for the program may include, but are not limited to the following: site rental, equipment rental, technicians, media relations, performances / entertainment, food and/or catering of reception, food/catering for entertainment and staff, printing, program consultants and advertising, decorations, temporary staff, creation of audio visual programs, tickets to the event itself.
The cost of this program typically ranges from $10,000-$18,000, annually.
Title
To authorize the Director of Human Resources to establish and institute the Black History Celebration program.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus celebrates the month of February as Black History month, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Resources has designed the implementation of an annual Black History program and
WHEREAS, such a program would honor men and women who have opened doors to scientific, artistic, economic, and social successes, now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. The Columbus City Council supports a program which encourages the recognition and celebration of Black History from which the City and its taxpayers will benefit.
SECTION 2. The Columbus City Council has determined that this program serves a proper public purpose.
SECTION 3. The Director of the Department of Human Resources may institute a Black History program to invite City employees and the public to honor and celebrate African American heritage.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.