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 for Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc. 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.
The Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build economically vibrant and sustainable communities. The foundation has partnered with Erica Lanes, LLC, an education and training company, to bring the “My Selfie Needs No Filter” summer camp for teen girls to Pensacola, Florida. Created on the belief that today’s youth are tomorrow’s future leaders, the mission for the “My Selfie Needs No Filter” movement is to empower and inspire young lady leaders by providing them with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to make a positive impact in their communities and the world. Funding will be used towards the free one-week camp for approximately 400 participants.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $30,867 Current Balance - District 3 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 1,000 Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $30,567 is currently within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $29,567 will remain in the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No