LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JARED MOORE - DISTRICT 4
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 to Independence for the Blind of West Florida from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 4.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Sections 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.
Independence for the Blind of West Florida serves the ten counties from Pensacola to the Apalachicola River and is funded in part by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services and the United Way of West Florida. Their mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired in Northwest Florida to achieve maximum independence. Their programs are designed to meet the emotional and practical needs of the blind and visually impaired community by providing client-centered individualized instruction to the blind, incorporating the most up-to-date techniques and equipment. Funding will be used towards the furtherance of their mission.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy.
FUNDING:
Budget: $30,054 District 4 Discretionary funds
Actual: $ 1,000 Independence for the Blind of West Florida
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $30,054 is currently within the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $29,054 will remain in the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No