Explanation
Background
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance payment grant agreements with nonprofit community organizations in support of the New American Integration Seed Grants programming. Community and civic organizations were eligible to apply for funding to create educational, empowerment and integration opportunities for new American residents. Funded programs will support English as second language classes, skill building training, workforce training, and integration.
This ordinance seeks to allow for the reimbursement of program expenses incurred on or after December 1, 2025, prior to the execution of the purchase order. Grant funding for these programs will include the purchase of food and/or non-alcoholic beverages which serve the public for the purpose of administering the various new American programs. Food and/or non-alcoholic beverage purchases will be subject to what is allowable in the respective grant agreements. Any cost of food and/or non-alcoholic beverages 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.
The services included in these agreements cannot be provided by existing City employees because these services are beyond the City’s current responsibility and capacity to provide.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to prevent any delay in the provision of services to support new American residents.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $49,999.60 from the General Fund.
Contract Compliance:
• Advanced Technology Education: CC-045527 exp. 6.16.27
• Global Health Education and Development: CC-033691 exp. 5.1.27
• Riverview International Center, Inc.: CC-033693 exp. 6.27.26
• Diverse Center: CC-049568 exp. 6.23.27
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