LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
SUBJECT:
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JARED MOORE - DISTRICT 4.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,750 to OnBikes Pensacola and $500 to the Wingman Foundation from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 4.
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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.
OnBikes Pensacola was started in 2016 by Pensacola native, Walker Wilson. The initial goal was to provide 100 bikes and helmets to children in Pensacola’s local foster care system and guardian ad litem program. Through the generosity of the local community, OnBikes has been able to provide over 3,500 bikes, bike locks, helmets and countless smiles to children in Pensacola. For the past four years, they have partnered with Communities Caring at Christmas and the Southern Youth Sports Association to ensure they are placing these bikes in the hands of deserving children. Their goal this year is to provide over 550 bikes to children in our community this Holiday Season. Funding will be used towards the purchase of bicycles to attain this goal.
The Wingman Foundation is an all-volunteer supported non-profit organization that provides support to Gold Star families, injured aircrew and their families, and squadrons following Naval and Marine Corps aviation mishaps. They make funds available in the days immediately following a mishap to help with family expenses such as funeral, travel and lodging costs. In addition to providing immediate support, they are also proud to ensure that fallen heroes are never forgotten and the loved ones they leave behind are always supported. The Wingman Foundation will host its second annual Pensacola Memorial 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fund Run on September 30, 2023 and the discretionary funds will be used to offset the costs of security for this event.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $12,054 Current Balance - District 4 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 1,750 OnBikes Pensacola
500 The Wingman Foundation
$ 2,250
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $12,054 is currently within the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $9,804 will remain in the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No