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 OnBikes Pensacola and $500 for the H.Y.P.E. Annual Turkey Drive 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.
OnBikes Pensacola was started in 2016 by Pensacola native, Walker Wilson. The initial goal was to provide 100 bikes and helmets to children in Pensacola’s local foster care system and guardian ad litem program. Through the generosity of the local community, OnBikes has been able to provide over 3,500 bikes, bike locks, helmets and countless smiles to children in Pensacola. For the past four years, they have partnered with Communities Caring at Christmas and the Southern Youth Sports Association to ensure they are placing these bikes in the hands of deserving children. Their goal this year is to provide over 550 bikes to children in our community this Holiday Season. Funding will be used towards the purchase of bicycles to attain this goal
H.Y.P.E. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive and innovating programs that will serve the youth to envision and navigate a course for a rewarding future characterized by achievement, independent thought and social responsibility. One of those programs is their Annual Turkey Drive. The Annual Turkey Drive feeds many families that would not be able to afford Thanksgiving meals for their families. It also provides kids the opportunity to help their community and teach them the importance of giving back and community service. Funding will be used towards this turkey drive.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 8,567 FY 2023 District 3 Discretionary Funds Balance
10,700 FY 2024 District 3 Discretionary Funds
$19,267
Actual: $ 1,000 OnBikes Pensacola
500 H.Y.P.E.
$ 1,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $8,567 is currently within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account for FY 2023 and $10,700 within the District 3 Discretionary Account for FY 2024 for a total balance of $19,267. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $17,767 will remain in the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No