LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Delarian Wiggins
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT DELARIAN WIGGINS - DISTRICT 7
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 for the Real Women Radio Foundation and $500 for the Pensacola Omega Lamplighters from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 7.
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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.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $3,147 Current Balance - District 7 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $1,000 Real Women Radio Foundation
500 Pensacola Omega Lamplighters
$1,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $3,147 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $1,647 will remain within that account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No