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Cities of Service Coalition to Lead Implementation of a Civic Corps of Volunteers (B)
This is a request for the Mayor to sign the Declaration of Service to support Gainesville joining the Cities of Service coalition and lead implementing a Civic Corps of Volunteers.
Explanation
On December 15, 2016, the City Commission adopted the strategic plan framework, a lasting blueprint to guide us towards our best Gainesville.
To support further development and implementation of the strategic plan, specifically the Civic Innovation system, the City of Gainesville seeks to join the Cities of Service coalition.
Cities of Service is a national nonprofit organization, based in New York, providing support to cities and their citizens to collaboratively identify community issues and solve local challenges.
By joining the coalition, Gainesville will utilize the resources and partnerships provided through Cities of Service to identify big ideas which can be resolved or implemented through the assistance of local volunteers.
This partnership opportunity will enable progress towards deploying a Civic Corps of Volunteers, an integral component of the Civic Innovation system.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission support the Mayor in signing the Cities of Service Declaration of Service.