LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Allison Patton
SUBJECT:
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SUPPORT FUNDING FOR CIVICCON
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council support CivicCon with a one-year donation of $10,000.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
CivicCon facilitates civic engagement that makes our community better. This is done through:
n The attraction of national experts to a speaker series that explores what
“great” looks like and how others have overcome challenges in their communities.
n Encouragement of a Strong Town approach of continuous incremental improvement for our community to create a vibrant and affordable place where “the good stuff” in our community is available to all.
n Offering Civic Engagement Courses that increase the knowledge base and skill set for people who want to be engaged in public affairs and work to make this a stronger place to live, invest, grow, and prosper.
n Working to ensure local elected officials understand the importance of transparency as well as the power local government gains from encouraging and embracing civic engagement by informed citizens.
n Mentoring civic-minded individuals and groups to move ahead small and big projects that make life better for others.
CivicCon’s impact in our area can be seen in a variety of areas and accomplishments.
More than 500 citizens participated in the creation of a Downtown Pensacola Waterfront Framework Plan and then encouraged City Council to approve its first phase with the development of Bruce Beach Park.
A nationally recognized expert came to Pensacola to meet with local officials, concerned citizens and homeless providers to help the community better understand next steps to address homelessness.
A Town Hall arranged by CivicCon shared best practices for the operation of a Children’s Trust in Florida before Escambia County Children’s Trust officially launched.
This item provides support for CivicCon in the form of a $10,000 donation, whose impacts has the potential to affect many different areas within the City in a positive manner, providing a clear public benefit.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 10,000 Office of the City Council Professional Services
Actual: $ 10,000 CivicCon Donation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is sufficient available budget within the Office of City Council’s Professional Services line item to fund this donation.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No