CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Other 		For Meeting of:
February 26, 2018
District: 5 From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No
Subject:
$15,000 donation from District 5 funds to the Valencia College Foundation to support the inaugural Parramore Community Construction Training Program
Summary:
Commissioner Hill would like to make a $15,000 donation from District 5 funds to the Valencia College Foundation to support the inaugural Parramore Community Construction Training Program and help make the program more affordable for City residents. In the six-week workforce training program, residents learn a variety of basic construction skills that are required for many entry-level positions in the field of building construction. There are currently 31 students enrolled in the program being hosted at the UCF Center for Emerging Media in District 5.
 
Partnerships are in place for graduates of the program to be considered for construction on the new UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus and other development projects in Central Florida.
 
Average wages for entry-level positions are $12 to $14 per hour. This program does not require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
 
The demand for skilled workers in Central Florida continues to grow with more than $9 billion of construction projects in process and planned for our community in the next few years. 
 
This expenditure will serve an important public purpose in District 5 and for the entire City.
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Funds are available in Project OCC0005_P, District 5 Community Capital.
Recommended Action:
Approve $15,000 donation from District 5 funds to the Valencia College Foundation to support the inaugural Parramore Community Construction Training Program and authorize the Office of Business and Financial Services to disburse the funds.
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Tanika Bango ext 3014
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
City Clerk 2/23/2018 3:43 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Core_Construction_Flyer_2.12.18.pdf Core Construction Backup Material
Valencia-UCF-City_of_Orlando_construction_training_community_information_(2).pdf Valencia/UCF Const Backup Material
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