LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Teniadé Broughton
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TENIADE BROUGHTON - DISTRICT 5
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $500 for the Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc. and $1,000 for the After-School Program at Allen Chapel AME Church from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 5
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with 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 Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build economically vibrant and sustainable communities. The foundation has partnered with Erica Lanes, LLC, an education and training company, to bring the “My Selfie Needs No Filter” summer camp for teen girls to Pensacola, Florida. Created on the belief that today’s youth are tomorrow’s future leaders, the mission for the “My Selfie Needs No Filter” movement is to empower and inspire young lady leaders by providing them with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to make a positive impact in their communities and the world. Funding will be used towards the free one-week camp for approximately 400 participants.
Allen Chapel AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at 500 North Guillemard Street. It was organized on May 16, 1866, by Henry Call and named in honor of Richard Allen, the founder of the AME denomination. Funding will be used towards their after-school program.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy.
FUNDING:
Budget: $11,501 Current Balance District 5 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 500 The Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc.
1,000 Allen Chapel AME Church
$ 1,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $11,501 is currently within the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $10,001 will remain in the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No