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 $200 for Thoroughly Immersed, Inc. from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 5.
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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.
Thoroughly Immersed, Inc. is deeply committed to easing burdens and eliminating barriers for educators in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. In the past, Thoroughly Immersed, Inc. has adopted Warrington Middle School and Bagdad Elementary School. They have provided over $3,000 worth of school supplies towards a successful school year to the educators of Warrington Middle and Bagdad Elementary Schools. They have provided funding to acknowledge the “Academic Influencers” in the school system by sponsoring a meal to Ruby Tuesday on Pine Forest Road and they have provided over $4,000 worth of school and classroom supplies for over 20 individual educators in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Funding will be used to further their mission.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 14,502 Current Balance District 5 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 200 Thoroughly Immersed, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $14,502 is currently within the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $14,302 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