LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Casey Jones
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT CASEY JONES - DISTRICT 3
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 to Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach, Inc. and $15,000 for various traffic calming projects within District 3 from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 3.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Section 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.
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.
The City of Pensacola has adopted a traffic calming policy and program to assist with traffic concerns in and around the City, like speeding in neighborhoods, “cut-through” traffic movements, etc. Traffic calming is the overall term for the enhancements made to eligible streets in efforts to improve safety for all roadway users. Traffic calming includes, but is not limited to speed tables, speed bumps, radar display speed signs, pavement markings, traffic circles, etc. and when properly planned and implemented, traffic calming can combat speeding and/or other unsafe driving behaviors. Funding will be used to address various traffic calming needs within District 3.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $25,567 Current Balance - District 3 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 1,000 Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach, Inc.
15,000 District 3 Traffic Calming Projects
$16,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $25,567 is currently within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $9,567 will remain in the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No