LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
SUBJECT:
title
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANN HILL - DISTRICT 6
end
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
That City Council approve funding of $250 to 17:18 Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Pensacola Dream Center for expenses related to the Walk for Freedom event to be held on October 15, 2022 and $250 to the Lamplighter Academic and Mentoring Program.
end
body
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 annual Walk for Freedom event will be held on October 15, 2022. The event is free to the public and will begin on Palafox Pier and continue on for a one mile walk to raise awareness in our community about human trafficking. This is a world-wide event and will occur not only across the United States, but in other countries as well. Funding will be used to offset costs associated with the event.
The Lamplighter Academy and Mentoring Program, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively impact the local community by teaching leadership skills, improving academic performance, nurturing maturity and encouraging perseverance in young males aged 5 - 18 which will benefit the citizens of this community. Funding will be used to assist with the mentoring program.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $5,422.68 Current Balance - District 6 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 250.00 17:18 Ministries Inc., d/b/a Pensacola Dream Center
250.00 Lamplighter Academic and Mentoring Program
$ 500.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $5,422.68 is currently within the District 6 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council a balance of $4,922.68 will remain within that account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No