Explanation
The New Americans Training Initiative will provide workshops focused on New Americans’ understanding and acceptance of the roles and functions of the City of Columbus’ Divisions of Police and Fire. By attending this workshop, Latino and Somali populations will learn each Divisions’ purpose in protecting those living within their communities. They will also learn how to work effectively with Police and Fire personnel to improve community relations. Council deems this initiative an appropriate use of $10,000.00 in general fund monies from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the appropriation of $10,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to the Department of Human Resources for the New Americans Training Initiative; to authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into any contracts necessary to implement the New Americans Training Initiative; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
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WHEREAS, New Americans are a vibrant part of the Columbus community; and
WHEREAS, This Council supports investments in the success of all New Americans by helping them better understand the roles and services provided by the City’s Divisions of Police and Fire; and
WHEREAS, The New Americans Training Initiative will provide workshops to facilitate better understanding of those roles and services; and
WHEREAS, The New Americans Training Initiative will further provide opportunities to learn how to work effectively with Police and Fire personnel; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate and expend funds to support the efforts of the New Americans Training Initiative, and for the 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 the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate $10,000.00 in the Neighborhood Initiative...
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