LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
SUBJECT:
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SHERRI MYERS - DISTRICT 2
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 to Everett Animal Welfare Group from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 2.
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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 Everett Animal Welfare Group is an all-volunteer organization that works to reduce the number of animals put down in Escambia and Santa Rosa County-owned animal shelters in Florida through spay and neuter of cats and dogs; and Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) of community cats. They promote responsible pet ownership and the human animal bond through adoption, education, and collaboration. Funding will be used for spaying and neutering homeless cats within the City Limits.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 941 Current Balance-FY 22 District 2 Discretionary Funds
10,700 FY 23 District 2 Discretionary Funds
$11,641
Actual: $ 1,000 Everett Animal Welfare Group
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $941 is currently within the District 2 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 2 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $11,641. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $10,641 will remain in the FY 2023 District 2 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No