LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
SUBJECT:
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANN HILL - DISTRICT 6
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 for the P.A.I.N. Memorial Garden from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 6.
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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 P.A.I.N. Memorial Garden will be an area in the Corinne Jones Park dedicated to victims of street violence mostly that resulted in the death of a young person. It will be an area whereby parents or loved ones can go, sit and reflect on their lost loved ones. The Parks and Recreation will have oversight of this project and the funding will be used for the purchase of materials to fund this memorial garden.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $6,622.68 Current Balance - District 6 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $1,000.00 P.A.I.N. Memorial Garden
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $6,622.68 is currently within the District 6 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council a balance of $5,622.68 will remain within that account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No