LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Charles Bare
SUBJECT:
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLES BARE - DISTRICT 2
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $750 to the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation and $750 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 2.
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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 Veterans Memorial Park is owned and controlled by the City of Pensacola. The Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola, Inc. provides stewardship of the Park. As stewards, they see to the care and maintenance of the park utilizing funding gathered exclusively through grants and donations. Funding will go towards the general operations of their organization.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida supports families of children with medical needs by giving them a place to call home. In 1981, Dr. Reed Bell, who was Director of Pediatric Services at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, initiated the quest to build a “Home-Away-From-Home” for families of hospitalized children. After making an inquiry through McDonald’s local agency, a feasibility study was conducted by the National Ronald House Advisory Board, with local McDonald’s restaurants and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital making the commitment to support the project. Funding will be used for the general operation of the Ronald McDonald House.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $12,177 Current Balance District 2 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 750 The Veteran’s Memorial Park Foundation
750 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest
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$ 1.500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $12,177 is currently within the District 2 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $10,677 will remain in the District 2 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No