Explanation
This ordinance authorizes an appropriation in support of Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month activities, and also authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Proyecto Mariposas on behalf of the Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Committee for their Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American residents whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. These funds would support Hispanic Heritage Month events.
This ordinance authorizes a grant agreement to Proyecto Mariposas as the primary coordinator in the amount of $30,000. In addition, this ordinance authorizes an additional $30,000 in appropriations, which are expected to support event planning activities, social media engagement, and coordination expenses for execution of an arts show.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in planning Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Proyecto Mariposas on behalf of the Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month Committee in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15; and
WHEREAS, events will be held around Columbus to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American residents whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide funds these funds will support events conducted by the Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Committee; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in th...
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