LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Allison Patton
SUBJECT:
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ALLISON PATTON - DISTRICT 6
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $500 to the Epps Christian Center Ministries from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 6.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Epps Christian Center Ministries is a nonprofit religious organization founded in August 2003 to reach out to the Hungry, Homeless and the Hurting as well as enhancing the Spiritual and Quality of life for the community and others throughout the country and the world. They have sponsored several community events to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in Escambia County. Funding will be used towards the many services they render in the community which includes: aid in obtaining identification documents, distributing backpacks, facilitating job searches, providing referral services, offering hot meals, hosting food giveaways, back to school giveaways, connecting individuals to health resources, among other services.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $10,700 District 6 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 500 Epps Christian Center Ministries
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $10,700 remains within the District 6 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $10,200 will remain in the District 6 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No