RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THREE (3) NEW
GRANT AWARDS FROM CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR YOUTHBUILD, AND THE U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Employment and Training Department was awarded a total of $4,672,695 in grant funding from California Volunteers - Office of the Governor ($2,972,695), U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild ($1,500,000), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ($200,000); and
WHEREAS, the additional funding of $4,672,695 will be used to provide Richmond youth and young adults, ages 16 – 30, who are participating in RichmondWORKS, YouthWORKS, YouthBUILD, and RichmondBUILD with transitional employment, academic development, occupational skills training, career pathways and on-the-job training opportunities in high-wage, high-growth industries; and
WHEREAS, these new grants will significantly expand access to training and quality job placement opportunities for Richmond youth and young adults.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond that the acceptance and appropriation of the $4,672,695 from California Volunteers - Office of the Governor, U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hereby ratified.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a _________ meeting held on _____________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney