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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/05/2022 - RESOLUTION 2022-042 EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S SUPPOAgenda Item Item # Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY April 5, 2022 City Manager STAFF Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager Carrie M. Daggett, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2022-042 Expressing the Council's Support for Ukraine. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to express support for Ukraine in the face of the destruction and loss of life they are experiencing. This item was requested through the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at Leadership Planning Team. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION In light of the devastation occurring in Ukraine, various Councilmembers have expressed an interest to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to adopt a resolution expressing Council’s support for Ukraine and for the humanitarian efforts that will be needed going forward. The Resolution acknowledges the actions occurring in Ukraine and efforts and ways to support Ukraine. -1- RESOLUTION 2022-042 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL’S SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE WHEREAS, the City Council shares in the concern expressed by residents, both local and throughout the nation, about the situation in Ukraine; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its full support for the people of Ukraine; and WHEREAS, the destruction, loss of life, and displacement of hundreds of thousands of people is creating a humanitarian crisis; and WHEREAS, Ukraine deserves the support of Americans and the international community as it defends itself; and WHEREAS, Fort Collins Police Services has already collected and provided 16 ballistic helmets and 10 ballistic vests to protect Ukraine’s aid workers and defenders in combat zones; and WHEREAS, as global citizens who support the health and well-being of all, the Council desires to publicly resolve support as set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the City Council: (1) Stands alongside Ukraine, its people, and its leaders and strongly endorses any and all actions encouraging a cease-fire and peaceful resolution; and (2) Encourages all interested and able to support these efforts through non-profits, faith groups, contact with federal representatives, and other means. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th day of April, A.D. 2022. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk