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 $500 to Project Empower of Northwest Florida and $500 to the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2023 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.
Project Empower of Northwest Florida is a grassroots effort in Northwest Florida striving to improve the lives of individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and their caregivers. They provide tools and training to individuals with disabilities and the community at large. Many of their clients are learning for the first time that they possess something that can contribute to society. Many times their skills allow them to become involved with job training and readiness via their Empowerment Center classes. These classes are for parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities to assist with service access, information, training and support. Additionally, they provide fitness classes for special needs adults and caregivers to allow the students to learn how to make life choices that will result in a healthier lifestyle. Funding will be used towards their Project Empower program.
Leadership Pensacola (LeaP), a program of the Pensacola Chamber Foundation, aims to develop a pool of qualified, highly motivated individuals. LeaP is designed to help emerging leaders acquire an understanding of the issues facing the Pensacola area and gain the leadership skills necessary to resolve them. Candidates sought come from a cross-section of the community - men and women from different political, career, educational, social and cultural backgrounds. The project identified by the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2023 is LeaP for Change. This initiatives focuses on providing food and other essential life necessities for the underserved communities within our own Pensacola community. To accomplish this mission, they have directly partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and the Children’s Home Society: the Care Closet at C.A. Weis Elementary School. Their initiative aims to build, install and supply Feeding the Gulf Coast food pantries in Ebonwood, Wedgewood and Brownsville Community Centers. Additionally, they will design, construct and supply the Children’s Home Society hygiene closet at C.A. Weis Elementary School. These food pantries and hygiene closets will provide the community with access to nutritious non-perishable food, hygiene items and even education resources. Funding will be used towards their LeaP for Change project.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $10,347 Current Balance - FY 2023 District 7 Discretionary
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Actual: $ 500 Project Empower of Northwest Florida
500 LeaP For Change Project
$ 1,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $10,347 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $9,347 will remain in the FY 2023 District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No