LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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RELEASING ALLOCATED FUNDING TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the release of allocated funds to the Human Relations Commission in the amount of $78,500.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the authority granted in § 163.01, Florida Statutes, Escambia County, Florida, and the City of Pensacola previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement creating the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission to serve both the incorporated and unincorporated area of Escambia County, including the City of Pensacola. The last Interlocal Agreement approved was in 2005.
In March of 2019, the interlocal with the HRC was terminated and in May of 2019 it was reestablished. At that time the City agreed to fund the HRC in the amount of $79,000 and to allow an additional $10,000 as a carry over for a total of $89,000. The Finance Director has located an amount of $19,500 from 2018/2019 to be carried forward as well. This would bring the total allocation for FY 20 to $108,500. The City provided the HRC $30,000 in January of 2020 leaving $78,500 remaining.
The HRC Board is requesting that the City carryforward funding in the amount equal to the unspent funds as of September 30, 2020 ($78,500) and that this carryforward not be subject to the 60/40 split as outlined in the 2019 Interlocal Agreement. Any cost associated with this allocation will be 100% funded by the City. The City will make an initial $30,000 disbursement upon HRC’s request which will remain with HRC as a deposit to provide for cash flow needs until such time the Interlocal is terminated. The remaining $48,500 will be distributed on a reimbursable basis through September 30, 2021.
Due to COVID-19 the HRC did not get fully operational until August of 2020. No requests for funds were made between January and now as they were not fully operational. They are now fully operational, with a dedicated office space as well as the hiring of additional staff. There is now a need for funding to operational purposes.
PRIOR ACTION:
1974 - Escambia - Pensacola Human Relations Commission Established
September 15, 2005 --- The current Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County regarding the Human Relations Commission was signed.
March 7, 2019 - The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners passed an Ordinance at a public hearing reestablishing the HRC.
March 28, 2019 - The City Council approved the termination of the current Interlocal Agreement.
May 30, 2019 - City Council approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement reestablishing the Human Relations Commission.
March 5, 2020 - The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Human Relations Commission Interlocal Agreement allowing for a name change.
March 17, 2020 - Interlocal Agreement was signed and executed by the Mayor.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 79,000
$ 10,000 - Carry over
$ 19,500 - 2018/2019 carry over
$108,500
- $ 30,000 (January 2020 Disbursement)
$ 78,500
Actual: $ 78,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$78,000 allocated funds from the FY 20 budget.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No