Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF UP TO $22,700 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND TO SUPPORT RICHMOND RESIDENTS ACCEPTED INTO FUTURO
HEALTH CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, Futuro Health is a nonprofit organization established by SEIU -United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU -UHW) in partnership with Kaiser Permanente to expand access to credentialed allied health careers through tuition-free education and training; and
WHEREAS, Futuro Health offers career pathways in high -demand healthcare fields, including Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, and more; and
WHEREAS, although tuition is covered by the program, accepted applicants are required to pay a $150 non-refundable application fee and a $77 fee for a mandatory background check and drug screening, for a total of $227, which may serve as a barrier for low-income residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Richmond recognizes the importance of investing in equitable workforce development and expanding access to sustainable career opportunities for youth, reentry residents, and historically underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, th e City Council desires to remove financial barriers for up to 100 Richmond residents accepted into Futuro Health programs by covering the required $227 fee upon acceptance; and
WHEREAS, this action is consistent with the City’s goals to support economic mobility, workforce readiness, and community health outcomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the City Council of the City of Richmond, California, that the City hereby authorizes the allocation of up to $22,700 from the General Fund, identified grant s, or other available funding sources to cover the required fees for up to 100 Richmond residents accepted into Futuro Health career training programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City staff are directed to work in coordination with Futuro Health to ver ify eligibility and acceptance, and to administer the disbursement of funds accordingly.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW****
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Reso. No. _____
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond