HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Expenditures to Sponsor Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations RESOLUTION NO. 18-470
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURES TO SPONSOR SYMPOSIUM ON
BUILDING INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, cities across the country have seen increased incidents of racism, vandalism,
and violence, especially to persons from various ethnic groups and religions; and,
WHEREAS, to address these issues and other discriminatory practices, the City Council
created the Ames Human Relations Commission, which is charged with conducting educational
activities and participating in or sponsoring community events that promote goodwill among various
racial, religious, and ethnic groups and minimize or eliminate discriminatory practices; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa State University of Diversity
and Inclusion are hosting"A Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations"event on October 31,
2018; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames and the Human Relations Commission are being asked for
financial support for this event; and,
WHEREAS,each primary partner is asked to contribute$5,000 towards the costs of hosting
the event, as well as the opportunity for other sponsorship levels; and,
WHEREAS, the $5,000 contribution could be divided between the Council Contingency
($4,000) and the Ames Human Relations Commission ($1,000); and,
WHEREAS, the Commission's FY 2018/19 budget includes funding for the Symposium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the allocation of$5,000 in support of the Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations event,
of which $4,000 will come from the Council Contingency Fund and $1,000 from the Human
Relation Commission's budget is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of August, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None