Number
240877
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
191027
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Substitute resolution terminating the sister city relationship with Tema, Ghana.
Analysis
This resolution terminates the sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Tema, Ghana.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council created the Sister Cities Committee to assist in the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships, and to make recommendations to the Common Council in accordance with that role; and
Whereas, On November 5, 2019, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 191027, establishing a relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Tema, Ghana, with the intention to provide both cities for new opportunities related to trade, student exchanges, and cultural festivals; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee’s sister city relationship with Tema, Ghana was intended to have a five-year duration conditioned upon the enactment of a signed agreement; and
Whereas, No such agreement was actually signed into effect; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee has reviewed the current sister city relationship with Tema, Ghana and noted the relationship is no longer active; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee recommends that the sister city relationship be terminated due to inactivity, lack of community interest, and absence of sponsorship; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Resolution File Number 191027, adopted on November 5th, 2019, is rescinded, thereby terminating the sister city relationship with Tema, Ghana.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB179656-1
Gunnar Raasch
10/18/2024