Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-62

 

Sponsor: Council member Daniels

 

Date of Introduction: January 9, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference: F, ECID

 

Date of Analysis: January 12, 2007

 

Type of Action: Appropriation

 

Bill Summary: This bill appropriates $20,000 ($10,000 from the Executive Operating Contingency & $10,000 from the Council Operating Contingency) for the International Visitor Corps Jacksonville ($5,000) & Sister Cities ($15,000) for special activities facilitating international visitation.

 

Background Information: The International Visitor Corps (IVC) is the international host organization for cities that works with the Department of State, and sponsors international understanding, trade, and commerce.  The IVC and Sister Cities are the two primary agencies in the city that promote and facilitate international cooperation and visits, both of Jacksonville residents traveling internationally and of international visitors coming to Jacksonville.

 

Policy Impact Area: International relations

 

Fiscal Impact: Appropriates $20,000 from Council and Mayoral contingency funds

 

Analyst: Clements