Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend ordinance 1792-2023, relating to support for local youth participation in 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition. It will allow for correct appropriation and expenditure of the funds by the Department of Public Safety.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact from this amendment.
Title
To amend ordinance 1792-2023, relating to support for local youth participation in 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend ordinance 1792-2023, relating to support for local youth participants attending the 2023 Public Safety Cadets National Competition, to allow for correct appropriation and expenditure of the funds by the Department of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, to ensure the correct appropriation and expenditure of the funds needed in time for this year’s competition, for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That ordinance 1792-2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is authorize to appropriate $14,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Police Public Safety Corps. Unit 2222 to support its local youth 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 Co...
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