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 $650 to the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Museum of Pensacola and $1,000 to Warrington Youth Sports for the Pensacola Youth Basketball League 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 General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Museum of Pensacola was established for the benefit of the public for the creation of a museum commemorating the life and accomplishments of USAF General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. through the collection, preservation, and interpretation of related historical memorabilia, exhibitions, lectures, classes, programs and activities that illustrate his lifelong achievements. The museum is funded in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs as well as through a partnership between the Eastside Neighborhood Association, the City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency and through donations from the community. One of the museum’s fundraisers is an annual gala celebrating General James and raising money for their annual fund. Funds will be used towards the sponsorship of a table at the event which is to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
The Warrington Youth Sports Association provides sports for children ages 4 - 14 years old. They offer football, cheerleading, basketball, baseball and track and field. Their motto is God, Education and Sports. Donations towards their association provides funding to help them with their mission to change the lives of the youth through sports. Funding will be used towards the sponsorship of their Pensacola Youth Basketball League.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $11,073 District 7 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 650 General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Museum of
Pensacola
1,000 Warrington Youth Sports
$ 1,650
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $11,073 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $9,423 will remain in the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No