HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2004-045 Workforce Development Council Grant Request (re: Job Fair 2004)RESOLUTION NO. R-2004-45
A RESOLUTION approving a $5,000 grant request from the Workforce Development Council to
be made from federal CDBG funds to assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center
and associated costs pertaining to "Job Fair 2004."
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is a recipient of Federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds, which may be used, among other things, to provide Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Council is requesting a grant of $5,000 in CDBG funds
to assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center for the "Job Fair 2004 ", and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
authorize and approve the $5,000 grant request from Workforce Development Council to assist with
the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center "Job Fair 2004," now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. A grant of $5,000 in CDBG funds to Workforce Development Council for the purpose of
assisting with the cost of renting the Yakima Convention Center and associated costs pertaining to
"Job Fair 2004" is hereby authorized and approved,
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute all necessary grant
documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and Workforce Development
Council. The final form of these documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of March, 2004.
ATTEST:
Paul P. George, Mayor
/
City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. ' - l
For Meeting of March 16, 2004
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution to approve a $5,000 grant request from
the Workforce Development Council from federal CDBG funds to
assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center and
associated costs pertaining to "Job Fair 2004."
SUBMITTED BY:
obabe, Office of Neighborhood Development Services Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Bill Cobabe, Neighborhood Development Manager
(575-6101)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: For several years the City of Yakima has declared that its
number one budgetary priority is Economic Development. This is noteworthy because it
recognizes the activities to attract new businesses or help fill jobs in our area, and preserving
existing businesses is one of the best investments of City funds.
This year, as well as the previous years, a variety of community partners are producing a Job
Fair. Partners, contributors, and participants include a large spectrum of businesses in our area.
In each of the proceeding years, the Job Fair has resulted in "on the spot" hiring of over 50 job
seekers. Additional jobs are filled as a result of the fair, sometimes months after the event.
Use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Economic Development is
an eligible activity under the Federal Regulations governing the use of these funds. Funds for
such activities were set-aside in the annual budgeting process. This year the City is being asked
to invest $5,000 from CDBG for the rental of Convention Center.
At a recent meeting of the Neighborhood Development Sub -Committee this item was approved
for presentation to full council. Because of the tremendous positive impact of this event on local
businesses and citizens, and based upon our local economy, staff recommends full funding of the
event.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source 2004 CDBG
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution adopted. REOLUTION NO. R-2004-45