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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE JUSTICE EDUCATION/PROJECT LONGEVITY IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($10,000) FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BASKETBALL PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, The Justice Education Center, Inc., agrees to donate to The City of New Haven Youth and Recreation for the activities and services related to the Friday Night Basketball Program; and
WHEREAS, The Friday Night Lights Basketball Program aims to engage students during prime crime time by providing a space where they can play basketball, enjoy music by a DJ, have access to free food and snacks, and participate in additional entertainment options like a gaming truck.; and
WHEREAS, The Friday Night Lights Basketball Program is Running from 4pm-8pm Monday through Friday during April break, the program is designed to keep students off the streets and away from negative behaviors, offering them a safe and positive alternative; and
WHEREAS, The City of New Haven YARD is seeking unanimous consent from the Board of Alders to accept ten thousand dollars and zero cents ($10,000) and to enter into any agreements with The Justice Education/Project Longevity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders that:
the mayor is authorized to accept funding from the Justice Education/Project Longevity in the amount of Ten-Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($10,000) for Friday Night Lights Basketball Program and to sign any associated agreements, agreements with contractors, and other documents, any of which may include indemnification provisions or the mayor deems desirable or necessary, including any subsequent amendments to agreements.