Explanation
The Marion-Franklin Civic Association is requesting $12,025.20 for their Community Opportunities Center located in Berry Middle School, 2740 Lockbourne Rd. 43207. The center provides educational opportunities for youth and adults, including GED classes, STNA classes and job readiness programs. The requested funds will be allocated towards technology support to further enhance the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.
The center is a partnership between Columbus City Schools and the Marion-Franklin Civic Association. The classes are offered to create a safe, productive and wholesome environment to empower the youth and young adults of the greater Marion-Franklin community to become positive, creative citizens. And, to help individuals reach their full potential through personal and professional development.
Title
To authorize and direct City Council to enter into contract with Columbus City Schools for the Marion-Franklin Opportunity Center; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $12,025.20 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,025.20)
Body
WHEREAS, the Marion-Franklin Opportunity Center is designed for youth and young adults to help develop workplace skills with educational opportunities such as technology training and GED classes; and
WHEREAS, the program is formatted to assist youth and young adults to obtain skills needed in the workplace, specifically training in Microsoft office programs; and
WHEREAS, City Council emphasizes the importance in making strategic investments in programs that will ultimately improve the quality of life within the City, and Council deems this program an appropriate use of $12,025.20; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in that is immediately necessary to appropriate and expend funds to support the efforts of Columbus City School and the Marion-Franklin Civic Association for the resources needed towards the success of the Marion-Franklin Opportunity Center and the Marion-Fran...
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