LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JARED MOORE - DISTRICT 4
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $2,500 for Valerie’s House and $1,000 for Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 4.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Sections 3.28-3.33 of the Policies of the City Council, prior to any distribution of grant or sponsorship funds from the City Council Discretionary Funds, approval by City council is required.
The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. Their vision is that no child will grieve alone. With locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Charlotte County and Pensacola, Valerie’s House is a special place where children connect with one another and learn the tools to heal after they have experienced the death of someone they love. At Valerie’s House, children know others their age, and they learn that loss doesn’t have to limit their dreams. In addition to their dedicated staff, many of their volunteers have lived this journey and are available to help find hope. All of our resources go directly to providing children and their families a safe place to share, grieve and grow. Funding will be used to further their mission.
Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach, Inc. came into existence in response to the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on students and families in Escambia County and its surrounding areas. The need for discounted and free quality tutoring services to help students cope with pandemic-related learning loss was strongly felt by the community, which was already familiar with Harmonic Learning Education and Training, LLC, a committed education provider in the City. Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach was established to address the increasing demand and provide additional services to families in need, who require more support beyond what the school currently offers. Its aim is to ensure that no more families are turned away when seeking assistance. Funding will be used to sponsor income qualified students’ tuition for summer learning opportunities.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy.
FUNDING:
Budget: $15,554 Current Balance - District 4 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 2,500 Valerie’s House
1,000 Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach
$ 3,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $15,554 is currently within the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $12,054 will remain in the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No