Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Urban League, a non-profit corporation, in support of their Young Professionals (CULYP) programming.
The mission of the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals (CULYP) organization is to serve as a base of support for the Columbus Urban League and their respective initiatives, promote the overall mission of the Columbus Urban League and a comprehensive orientation to the National Urban League movement for young professionals in the Columbus community.
This year, CULYP will be hosting the annual YP Summit Conference which will bring together young professionals from across the Central Region of the National Urban League Young Professional group. The conference aims to host over 300 young professionals over a two-day event. The conference will include keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. It will cover topics ranging from leadership development and industry trends to professional and personal development sessions. This grant agreement will support venue rental costs, catering costs, and additional general programming supplies and services. This ordinance authorizes up to $7,600 to support food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses for CULYP events, including the national Summit Conference.
Emergency legislation is needed in order to provide funds to the Columbus Urban League in advance of the August event, including providing upfront funding for deposits and other payments on necessary supplies and rentals for the event.
Fiscal Impact: Funding to support this expenditure is available within the general fund and the Job Growth subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Urban League in support of the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals’ programming and Summit Conference event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($2...
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