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Consider a memorandum/resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Texas College and Texas A & M University - Central Texas regarding educational initiatives.
SUMMARY
DATE: May 16, 2017
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Eva Bark, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: MOU for the City of Killeen with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University Central Texas
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The resolution reflects a local community collaboration that began in 2009 when Texas A&M University-Central Texas was being established. The collaboration included connecting the city, the local community college, and the university, providing an affordable terminal degree (bachelor’s) for less than $18,000.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives are: (1) do nothing and have no formal agreement with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas; (2) formalize the collaboration with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends second alternative. This option would afford opportunities for both our citizens and employees to achieve an affordable education.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action supports City of Killeen Vision 2030 Goal 9: Quality Educational Opportunities; and Goal 11: Recruiting and Maintaining a Talented and Committed Workforce for the City of Killeen.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no financial impact.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Killeen’s memorandum of understanding with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University - Central Texas.
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