Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024.
The 2024 conference, “Navigating Technology from Basics to Brilliance,” is an event taking place on September 11, 2024 at the Fawcett Center. The conference is expected to welcome over 400 seniors, veterans, those with disabilities, and caregivers in an effort to showcase the latest advancements in technology, products, and services designed to enhance seniors’ quality of life and foster strong connections within their communities. Sessions will include a focus on telemedicine, health monitoring apps, tools and resources aimed at promoting autonomy and independence, and entertainment options targeting older adults.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Seniors Tech Conference will host the 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024, “Navigating Technology from Basics to Brilliance,” on September 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the conference is expected to welcome over 400 seniors, veterans, those with disabilities, and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, the conference will showcase the latest advancements in technology, products, and services designed to enhance seniors’ quality of life and foster strong connections within their communities; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024.
SECTION 2. That the Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate $5,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That per the action authorized in Section 1 of this ordinance, the expenditure of $5,000.00, or so much thereof as is necessary, is hereby authorized in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect at the earliest date allowable by law.