LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jennifer Brahier
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER BRAHIER - DISTRICT 1
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $2,000 to Hope Above Fear from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 1.
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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.
Hope Above Fear, Inc. was established as a non-profit corporation on January 1, 2023 to bring awareness to the lack of drug addiction services offered to adolescents. Their mission is to assist with obtaining inpatient rehabilitation for adolescents ages 13 - 17 and empower teens to rewrite their stories by replacing Fear with Hope. Funding will be used to assist with their mission dealing with the opioid issue.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $19,035 Current Balance - District 1 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 2,000 Pensacola Hope Above Fear, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $19,035 is currently within the District 1 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $17,035 will remain in the District 1 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No