TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Pamela J. Megill, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: October 14, 2024
RE:
Title
Consideration of the Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance Cultural and Educational Exchange - Request transportation for the St. Avold visitors
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal VI - Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement.
Executive Summary:
The Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance (FSAFA) will be hosting nine teachers and three high school students from Saint Avold, France as part of a cultural and educational exchange on October 18-30, 2024. Council is asked to provide transportation for the vising guests.
Background:
The City of Fayetteville established a sister city relationship with Saint Avold, France on September 27th, 1993, following a unanimous Council vote in support of the resolution.
FSAFA is a nonprofit organization providing community outreach and fundraising efforts to sustain the International Sister City program between the City and Saint Avold.
At the October 7, 2024, work session, Council consensus was to provide transportation for our visiting group during their stay here in Fayetteville.
Issues/Analysis:
None
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
1. Provide transportation for the French visitors October 18-30, 2024.
2. Do not provide transportation, and provide further guidance to staff.
Recommended Action:
None.
Attachments:
FSAFA Request Letter