LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Casey Jones
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CASEY JONES - DISTRICT 3
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 for 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 given over 3,000 bikes, bike locks, helmets and countless smiles to children in Pensacola. Through donations and sponsorships, they have been able to provide bikes to children in the Families First Foster Care Program, the Boys and Girls Club, Escambia County Schools, the Ronald McDonald House and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Almost all of these children were receiving bikes for the very first time. Funding will be used towards the purchase of bicycles.
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.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $19,867 Current Balance - FY 22 District 3 Discretionary Funds
10,700 FY 23 District 3 Discretionary Funds
$30,567
Actual: $ 1,000 OnBikes Pensacola
500 H.Y.P.E. Annual Turkey Drive
$ 1,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $19,867 is currently within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $30,567. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $18,667 will remain within that account in FY 2022 and $10,700 will remain in the Fy 2023 Districft 7 Discretionary Fund Account. The balance remaining in FY 2022 will be carried forward to FY 2023 on the Unencumbered Carryover Resolution to be brought before City Council at the December 2022 City Council Meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No