Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Remember Us Urban Scouts, Inc. DBA Remember Us Urban Legends (RUUL) to administer the Ambassador Program, school-based programming. This program is in alignment with the One Linden Plan implementation to improve the quality of life for residents.
RUUL Ambassador Program is a peer mentoring and servant leadership-learning program. Youth serve as role models in RUUL programs and schools, gaining leadership roles such as President, Enforcer, Secretary, etc., while hosting monthly events, attending tabling events, civic engagement activities, and assisting in program evaluation and development.
This ordinance seeks to allow for the reimbursement of program expenses incurred on or after August 1, 2025, prior to execution of the purchase order. Grant funding for the programming includes the purchase of food and/or non-alcoholic beverage items, which serve the public for the purpose of administering school-based youth programming. Food and/or non-alcoholic beverage purchases will be subject to what is allowable in the grant agreement. Any cost of food and/or non-alcoholic beverage incurred before the effective date of the ordinance will not be reimbursed. Costs will not exceed $15 per person and any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
This support is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 that relate to not-for-profit service contracts. The services included in this agreement cannot be provided by existing city employees because these services are beyond the City’s current responsibility and capacity to provide.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $65,000 from the General Fund.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to avoid any delay in providing the resources necessary to support the school-based program.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Depa...
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