Resolution 050-17RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
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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.
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ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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1%0, Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Mana
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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.