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A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WHOLE YOUTH SERVICES, INC DBA AT-RISK AMERICAN MALE EDUCATION NETWORK (AAMEN) IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2016 CDBG ACTION PLAN
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WHEREAS, by Res-16:045 for the submission of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan was approved on April 19, 2016 and the introduction of RES-16:105 for the agreement between HUD and the City for the approval of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved the submission of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan that included the economic opportunities through workforce development activities for low to moderate income individuals in our distressed neighborhoods as prescribed in the National Objectives set forth by HUD, and
WHEREAS, AAMEN has agreed to provide these services for CDBG through training and mentoring efforts by pairing these individuals with local industries which will provide local or regional job opportunities and retention skills, while complying with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as it pertains to the CDBG program.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Whole Youth Services, Inc. dba At-Risk American Male Education Network (AAMEN) for the performance of the aforementioned workforce development activities for the FY2016 CDBG Action Plan.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.