LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Delarian Wiggins
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELARIAN WIGGINS - DISTRICT 7
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $500 to Youths Left Behind Corp. 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.
Youths Left Behind Corp. provides mentorship and guidance to children with incarcerated parents. Their objective is to aid and assist youth who’ve been affected by a parent, guardian or loved one caught up in the system of mass incarceration, drug addiction and to provide comprehensive mentorship. Funding will be used towards the purchase of blankets to low income families during the holidays.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 147 Current Balance - FY 2022 District 7 Discretionary
Funds
10,700 FY 2023 District 7 Discretionary Funds
$10,847
Actual: $ 500 Youths Left Behind Corp.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $147 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $10,847. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $10,347 will remain in the FY 2023 District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No