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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That City Council approve funding of $600 for the Real Women Radio Foundation, $500 for the Pensacola Omega Lamplighters, $500 for There is Hope Inc., and $300 for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Pensacola Chapter 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.
Founded in 2018, the Real Women Radio Foundation is an organization whose mission is to build economically vibrant and sustainable communities through strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout Northwest Florida. Their programs focus on underserved communities and vulnerable populations. Funding will be used to assist with the youth in our community. There is a growing need for positive role-models for males/females between the ages of 8-19. The Real Women Radio Foundation focuses on the relationship between self-esteem, education and employment. The funding will allow participants to be supplied with self-care/hygiene products; clothing; vouchers for haircuts as well as contribute towards a youth fashion show to be held during the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend in 2023.
The Pensacola Omega Lamplighters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower youth with academic and social skills, community connections, and progressive opportunities necessary to ensure their roles as active, educated and responsible citizens. The funding will be used towards the Miss Omega Lamplighter Pageant to be held on October 23, 2022.
There is Hope Community Outreach Program formed in 2021 assists the homeless access the resources and support they need as well as provide life skills and drug counseling. The funding will go towards assisting with various needs within the organization.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women 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 19th Annual Scholarship/Hat Show Luncheon held in August 2022.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 4,912 Current Balance - FY 2022 District 5 Discretionary
Funds
10,700 FY 2023 District 5 Discretionary Funds
$14,912
Actual: $ 600 Real Women Radio Foundation
500 Pensacola Omega Lamplighters
500 There is Hope Inc.
300 National Coalition of 100 Black Women
$ 1,900
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $4,912 is currently within the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $15,612. Upon approval by City Council a balance of $3,012 will remain within that account in FY 2022 and $10,700 will remain in the FY 2023 District 5 Discretionary Fund Account. The balance remaining in FY 2022 will be carried forward to FY 2023 on the Unencumbered Carryover Resolution to be brought before City Council at the December 2022 City Council Meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No