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University of Toledo
Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center Intern
President Hartman, Toledo City Council
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center for the purpose of covering in part the cost of a legislative intern partnership; authorizing expenditure not exceed $15,000 from the General Fund to be paid to the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center is an applied research unit of The University of Toledo with the mission to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of Toledo and its metropolitan region. By identifying challenges and facilitating solutions in the areas of neighborhood, urban, and regional development.
The Urban Affairs Center was formally established by the University of Toledo Board of Trustees in October 1980. The center's purpose is to utilize the resources of the university in contributing to the solution of community problems. After the passing of Jack Ford, former Mayor and five-term Councilman of Toledo, the center was renamed on his behalf to the Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center.
Toledo City Council is seeking to continue a partnership with the Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center for a part-time graduate student legislative internship for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. This partnership offers further opportunities for Toledo City Council to receive analysis and research support from a creditable research-driven organization, with the intern being supported and supervised by both UAC faculty and Toledo City Council staff. In addition, Toledo City Council is a great place for a graduate student to learn about municipal government and its importance in the lives of Toledo residents, grow their network, and gain invaluable experience.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That a...
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