Agenda

AMERICA,

COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
WELCOMING CITIES & COUNTIES COHORT

As representatives of local government, we recognize that cities and communities that proactively welcome
newcomers and take steps to ensure their successful integration will be strategically positioned as globally
competitive 21* century leaders.

We therefore resolve to participate in the Welcoming Cities and Counties Cohort and commit to taking the
following initial steps toward creating an environment that is receptive to immigrants, and that unlocks the full

9/22/2016 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO R-16-068

RESOLUTION

AFFIRMING THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AS A WELCOMING CITY
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WELCOMING AMERICA INITIATIVE

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Sixteen

WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race,
ethnicity or place of origin, enhances Nashua’s cultural fabric, economic growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations;

Jim Donchess

Mayor - City oF NASHUA

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016

Re: Welcoming City Proposed Resolution

Please find the attached proposed resolution to R-16-068 for your consideration at the Board of

Aldermen meeting on September 27, 2016.

Also attached is the “Commitment to Participate in the Welcoming Cities & Counties Cohort”

which sets forth the City’s role under the Welcoming America initiative.

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Mayor Jim Donchess

Welcoming Manchester Resolution CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Board of Mayor and Alderman

Resolution Affirming Manchester, New Hampshire as a Welcoming City and to join the
Welcoming America Initiative, to help unite our community and ensure that all are welcome in
Manchester.

WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity
or place of origin, enhances Manchester’s cultural fabric, economical growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations; and

Jim Donchess

Mayor + City oF NasHua

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016

Re: Welcoming City Legislation

Attached is a copy of the resolution of the Manchester Mayor and Board of Aldermen which
affiliated Manchester with the Welcoming America Initiative. This resolution is posted on the

City of Manchester’s website.

supported in part by affiliates of the Welcoming America initiative. In both years | have
returned from that conference energized and committed to working with other agencies,
organizations and individuals in the city who are working to making new residents feel welcome

and engaged in their new community.

September 21, 2016

To: Mayor James Donchess
From: Jennifer McCormack, Director
RE: Welcoming America initiative

Dear Mayor Donchess,

City of Nashua

Financial Services Division

229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 589-3171
Fax (603) 589-3209

September 14, 2016

TO: Mayor Donchess
Finance Committee

FROM: _ John Griffin, Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller

SUBJECT: Notification of entry into contract with a 3" party supplier for natural gas supply.

Jim Donchess
Mayor e City of Nashua

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: 9/22/16

Re: Notification of entry into contract with a 3™ party supplier for natural gas supply

Pursuant to NRO § 5-74 {B), which states that a contract that extends from the current fiscal year into
succeeding fiscal year(s) in which no funds have been appropriated nor otherwise designated for this
purpose shall be approved by the full Board of Aldermen before the contract shall become binding on the
City.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2016

RESOLUTION: R-16-068

PURPOSE: Affirming the City of Nashua, New Hampshire as a Welcoming
City .

ENDORSERS: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman Thomas Lopez

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
ALDERMAN BENJAMIN M. CLEMONS
ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE MICHAEL B. O'BRIEN, SR.

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT:
FISCAL NOTE: None.

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