title
"PLATFORM FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN" (B)
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida; committing to support the National League of Cities Platform for Strengthening Families and Improving Outcomes for Children, Youth, and Families, providing for a task force to further the goals as described in the Platform, and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.
explanation
Earlier this year, the City Commission approved the Equal Opportunity Committee's recommendation that the City Commission authorize the City Attorney to draft a resolution supporting the national League of Cities "Platform for strengthening family and improving outcomes for children and youth." The Platform proposed by the National League of Cities, envisions the creation of the task force to engage all segments of the community to identify needs, opportunities, and priorities for future action related to public, private, and non-profit sectors.