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Council Members Whitman and Hartman
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Authorizing the expenditure of $16,924 from the General Fund to pay the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 membership dues; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. Their mission is to relentlessly advocate for, and protect the interests of cities, by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions. The 2023 City Council Budget has an appropriation for this anticipated expenditure.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $16,924 is authorized for expenditure from the General Fund, Account Code 1001-10100-537650-1112001stdstd, for payment of 2023 membership dues to the National League of Cities (NLC).
SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw a warrant against the above account code in an amount not to exceed $16,924 in payment of the above-authorized obligation upon presentation of the proper voucher.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance is declared an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this Ordinance is needed for prompt payment of 2023 membership dues to the National League of Cities (NLC).
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 11, nays 0.
Passed: March 21, 2023, as an emergency measure: yeas 11, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: March 21, 2023
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor