Label
YWCA Education Initiative
Diversity & Inclusion
Matthew Boaz (x1902)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the mayor to partner with the YWCA of Northwest Ohio for the purpose of educating city employees and the greater community on how to be inclusive while dealing with diversity; authorizing an expenditure of $25,000 from the General Fund for support of the education initiative; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 for the YWCA of Northwest Ohio education initiative. The plan is to engage senior leadership employed by the City of Toledo in an initiative to address diversity and inclusion. This will be completed through racial justice workshops, Dialogue to Change sessions and book discussions. The YWCA will work hand in hand with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in this endeavor. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $25,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 1001-10200-558900-1181001STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? no
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? N/A
- What section of the City's Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no) yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no) yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no) yes
o Environment (yes/no) yes
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an expenditure in the amount of $25,000 is authorized from the General Fund, Account Code 1001-10200-1181001STDSTD, for the purpose of funding the YWCA of Northwest Ohio's education initiative.
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