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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-01-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHERN CITIES ECONOMIC INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lauderhill and the National League of Cities Institute for participation in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and required ministerial grant documents. Approval will formalize the City’s participation in the program and enable access to up to $52,500 in grant funding, along with associated technical assistance, peer learning, and capacity-building activities to support implementation of the City’s economic mobility strategy.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding is necessary to formalize the City’s participation in the National League of Cities Institute’s Southern Cities Economic Initiative and to establish the terms governing grant funding, technical assistance, and reporting requirements. Participation will allow the City to access up to $52,500 in grant funding, along with structured technical assistance, peer learning, and evaluation support to implement its economic mobility strategy. This action ensures the City can leverage external resources to strengthen local capacity and advance equitable economic opportunity for residents.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
The projected cost to the City is limited to administrative and programmatic participation, with an approved grant budget of up to $52,500, funded by the National League of Cities Institute and ...
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