Number
221872
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
171188
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the renewal of the sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine.
Analysis
This resolution approves the renewal of a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine. This sister city relationship shall expire 5 years after the adoption of this resolution unless extended for another 5 years by Common Council resolution.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council created the Sister Cities Committee to assist in the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships pursuant to Sister Cities International guidelines; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee reviews requests for new relationships, investigates and makes recommendations to the Common Council concerning the establishment of new relationships and the maintenance or termination of existing sister city relationships; and
Whereas, On December 19 2017, the Common Council adopted File Number 171188, a resolution establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee has reviewed the renewal application of Irpin, Ukraine, and recommends that a sister city relationship continue pursuant to ch. 335 of the Code; and
Whereas, The sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine will continue to benefit both cities in the areas of economic and agricultural development, education, health, cultural exchange, and social awareness; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has condemned Russia’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, and resolved to stand in solidarity with the people of Irpin; and
Whereas, This sister city relationship will receive local support through the nonprofit Friends of Be an Angel Inc.; and
Whereas, The sister city relationship will receive support in Irpin, Ukraine, through the Irpin Mayor and City Council ; now, the...
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