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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 050-17RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS Dayton Legal Blank, Inc., Form No. 30045 Resolution No. 50 -17 Passed , 20, A RESOLUTION IN DECLARATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, IRELAND AND THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO, USA WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA and the City of Dublin, Ireland acknowledge their intention to develop a relationship of cooperation with the aim of addressing common goals, and thereby of deepening the natural alliance that unites the two cities through the sharing of the proud names of our two cities; and WHEREAS, Dublin, Ohio, and Dublin, Ireland share common goals and are willing to cooperate in areas of mutual interest in order to improve their relationship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, of its elected members concurring, that: If Section 1. The cities of Dublin, Ireland and Dublin, Ohio agree that both cities will work together to examine issues of common interest and to look for areas of future cooperation. The aim is to contribute to the strengthening of friendly relations between the two cities. Both cities shall employ all means at their disposal to build mutually profitable cooperation in all areas that are in the interest of the citizens of our two cities. Section 2. The cities will carry out, in accordance with the principles of equality and mutual benefit, and subject to the availability of personnel and resources, exchanges and cooperation between the two cities in various forms in the fields of economy, culture, sport, education, youth, and Smart City initiatives to promote common prosperity and development. Regular contacts shall be maintained between the leaders and relevant departments of both sides to facilitate consultations on the exchanges and cooperation as well as matters of common concern. Both cities will work with relevant organizations to develop a practical program of cooperation and to develop and implement joint projects. The cities agree to pursue additional joint initiatives not described herein, but put forth for consideration by either city and agreed upon by both cities. Section 3. The agreement will be for the term of four years, renewable by written consent of both partner cities. The cities respectively designate the Office of the Mayor of Dublin, Ireland and Dublin City Council and all other involved offices to coordinate the execution of the agreement. The cities will develop a work plan to fulfill the commitments of the agreement, including precise objectives and activities to be executed. Any divergence between the cities arising out of the interpretation or implementation of the agreement will be settled by mutual agreement. Section 4. The agreement may be amended or terminated during its term by mutual agreement in writing. Termination does not affect the completion of the activities, projects or programs of cooperation that would have been formalized during its term. Secti�, n 5. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force in accordance with Section 4.01(q) of the Dublin City Chester. IF 1111 1MILA ayor — Presiding ATTEST: Clerk of Council T^* 1%0, Members of Dublin City Council From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Mana latex, June 22 Rev. Friendshl' R Staff recommends approval of the resolution to sign a Friendship Agreement with Dublin, Ireland. With Council's approval, staff would prepare the agreement to be signed at the 30th anniversary of the Dublin Irish Festival, when a contingent from Dublin, Ireland will travel to Dublin, Ohio for the 2017 Gathering of the Dublins.