IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
170979
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, STAMPER, II AND LEWIS
Title
Resolution authorizing the signature of agreement with Yolobe, Inc. and accepting certain services as a gift.
Analysis
This resolution directs the City Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding dated September 2017 between Yolobe, Inc. and the City of Milwaukee authorizing the City to accept certain services from Yolobe, Inc. as a gift.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation, and expenditure of contributions received to the City; and
Whereas, The City is seeking opportunities for low-income young adult residents to secure employment; and
Whereas, Yolobe, Inc. is a technology company that makes software that facilitates organizations working with teenagers and young adults to connect and communicate with them regarding jobs, internships, training, and professional connections; and
Whereas, Click2Work is a Milwaukee E-notify job-notification subscription service; and
Whereas, Yolobe’s software can enhance Click2Work’s brand and subscription service by building a social media platform targeted toward workforce supports in outreach, intake, industry based activities, and job development and placement for low-income unemployed and underemployed residents ages 17 to 37 years; and
Whereas, The Memorandum of Understanding dated September 2017 between Yolobe, Inc. and the City provides a framework for the City to collaborate with Yolobe, Inc. in the design of the Click2Work platform at no cost to the City up to December 31, 2017; and
Whereas, The City shall incur fees in the first quarter of 2018 for implementation and use of the social media hub and network only upon agreement between the City and Yolobe, Inc. after the Click2Work platform model has been designed to the satisfaction of the parties; and
Whereas, Low-income unemployed and underemployed residents ages 17 to 37 year...
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