Explanation
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is authorize the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Police Public Safety Corps. Unit 2222 to support its participation in the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition.
The Public Safety Corps is a program designed to get 14 to 20 year olds involved and interested in careers in law enforcement. It teaches personal and professional skills such as public speaking, resume building, and interviewing skills through both classroom and scenario-based learning. The funding from Council will allow participants to compete in the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition. The Corps has 21 members attending the competition and this funding is needed for travel expenses.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested in order to immediately provide the funds necessary in time for this year’s competition in July.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total appropriation is $14,000.00 and is available within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Police Public Safety Corps. Unit 2222 to support its participation in the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $14,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants; and to declare an emergency. ($14,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 2193-2023 passed 7/17/2023) BA
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WHEREAS, the Public Safety Corps is a program designed to get 14 to 20 year olds involved and interested in careers in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, it teaches personal and professional skills such as public speaking, resume building, and interviewing skills through both classroom and scenario-based learning; and
WHEREAS, this agreement will allow participants to compete in the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition; an...
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