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Policy Order O-19

City Council, September 10, 2012

Councillor Cheung, Mayor Davis, Councillor Decker, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Vice Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor vanBeuzekom

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that the Cities of Service, a bi-partisan coalition of United States mayors, is seeking applicants for a grant funding program to help cities take on local challenges; and

WHEREAS: The mission of the Cities of Service is to tap into the skills, knowledge and talents of neighbors to address emerging and existing challenges through the power of volunteering; and

WHEREAS: The fund will make grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with larger amounts reserved for cities with multiple initiatives; and

WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge would greatly benefit from participation in this program. A letter of intent should be submitted before July 9, 2013 and applications for this program are due on August 31, 2013; now therefore be it

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Mayor's office to ensure that that the city applies for the above-mentioned program and report back to the City Council.

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