LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Delarian Wiggins
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELARIAN WIGGINS - DISTRICT 7
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $500 for the Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center and $600 to Sisters Anointed to Lead Together from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 7.
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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.
The Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center is a designated non-profit organization founded in 2002 whose mission is to support the development of youth and those who are underserved through education, training and community outreach. Over the years, this organization has kept its mission forefront by hosting a variety of initiatives such as addressing food insecurity and strengthening literacy for youth or access to physical health care in populations that are often overlooked. Funding will be used as a sponsorship to their Champagne & Cigars fundraising event to be held on Saturday September 30, 2023. One Hundred Percent of the event proceeds will be allocated to support their mission.
Sisters Anointed to Lead Together (SALT) is a nonprofit organization which mentors girls between the ages of 9-18. Their mentoring program - Excellence On Your Level - Be You! Creates an inspiring environment which motivates a mentee to become a leader from within. To help build the next generation of leaders, SALT has made a commitment to prepare girls for success through their Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Discipline, and Strength (LEADS) Academy. The Academy is designed to enhance each girls’ leadership and communication skills, advocacy skills and behavioral aptitudes. Funding will be used to assist with the funding for the various teambuilding socials/activities for their 2023-2024 LEADS Academy.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 3,173 District 7 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 500 Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center
600 Sisters Anointed to Lead Together
$ 1,100
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $3,173 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $2,073 will remain in the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No