Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation, Inc., a non-profit entity, in support of their Jewel Awards event.
The mission of the Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation is to leverage resources to provide scholarships and support educational activities of a wide variety. From mentoring and academic support to community education, the Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation specifically targets men and boys of color while offering support and programming to all parts of the larger Columbus community.
The Jewel Awards serve to publicly recognize individuals who act as shining "jewels" in the community. These individuals are committed to community action. The honor targets the everyday person who demonstrates "rare" acts of service that positively transforms others in their sphere of influence. With 40+ nominees, a thorough selection process identified 7 award recipients selected to be celebrated during this event. The Jewel Awards will bring together hundreds of guests from a variety of industries, backgrounds, and fields of endeavor from both the public and private sectors.
Emergency action is necessary to provide upfront funding for the rental facility for the event on June 8, 2024.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation, Inc., in support of their Jewel Awards event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation provides mentoring and supporting programming to boys of color in Columbus to encourage high school completion and participation in higher education; and
WHEREAS, the Jewel Awards serve to publicly recognize individuals who act as shining "jewels" in the community; ...
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