2004/01/27 City Council Resolution (4)RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES,
INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH, EDUCATION AND FAMILIES, FOR HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION INNOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City has received an invitation to apply for a technical assistance grant
from the National League of Cities, Institute for Youth, Education and Families; and
WHEREAS, the Institute is sponsoring a project focusing on innovation in high school
education with grant support provided by the Bill and. Melinda Gates Foundation for this initiative;
and
WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Rohnert Park have worked together to prepare
a proposal for this Project and Officials of the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District were
consulted in preparing the Proposal; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a high school student mentorship or apprenticeship program is
an alternative way to address City employment needs; and
WHEREAS, this Project would focus on training; financial support and the potential of
long term City employment for low income and minority youth; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities technical assistance project would be a valuable
resource to help the City and School District implement a joint mentorship /apprenticeship program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve submittal of an application for the Technical
Assistance Grant from the National League of Cities, Institute for Youth, Education and Families,
for the High School Education Innovation Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute this grant application for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2004.
ATTEST:
JH- H:Resol for NLC Grant Application
CITY OVAOHNERT P
A. `Nordin
FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SPRADLIN: ABSENT
VIDAK- MARTINEZ:AYE NORDIN: AYE.
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)