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 for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Pensacola Chapter, $500 for Helping Youth in Pensacola Endure (H.Y.P.E.), $600 to the Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc. and $600 to the Watson Family Foundation Inc. 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.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Pensacola Chapter is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of black women and girls. Since 1970, through advocacy, they work as change agents to influence policy that promotes leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment. Funding will be used towards the First Annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala which was held on March 19, 2023. Proceeds from this event will help support scholarships that are presented at their Annual Hat Show to a minority youth in our community who demonstrates academic excellence.
H.Y.P.E. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive and innovating programs that will serve the youth to envision and navigate a course for a rewarding future characterized by achievement, independent thought and social responsibility. One of those programs is their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This annual event was held on April 8, 2023, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Terry Wayne Park. Funding will be used towards food and prizes for the event.
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.
The Watson Family Foundation was created in 2016 with the opening of the Watson Firm, PLLC. Attorney Aaron Watson and his wife, Kimberly, were so moved by the community’s support upon opening their law firm that they immediately began looking for meaningful ways to give back. The Watson Firm soon became known for its annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway and its Backpack Giveaway. Guided by generational values, the Watsons believe in continuing their family legacy of faith-based outreach, community service and mentorship. The Watson Family Foundation’s mission is to help bridge the gap that separates deserving families from the support needed to guide them toward leading thriving lives. Funding will be used towards their Second Annual Juneteenth - A Family Reunion for the Culture Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Museum Plaza located at 120 Church Street.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 9,673 District 7 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 500 National Coalition of 100 Black Women
500 H.Y.P.E. 2023 Easter Egg Hunt
600 Real Women Radio Foundation, Inc.
600 The Watson Family Foundation, Inc.
$ 2,200
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $9,673 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $7.473 will remain in the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No