LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JARED MOORE - DISTRICT 4.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 to ARC Gateway, $1,000 to the Pensacola’s Finest Foundation and $1,000 to the Escambia Sheriff’s Foundation from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 4.
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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.
In 1947 a small dedicated group of local parents wanted their children to have every opportunity to learn and grow, so they opened a one-room school house. In 1954, these parents drafted a constitution, appointed Mrs. Pearl Nelson their first president, and became members of the state and national Associations for Retarded Children. In the years that followed, these visionary founders were joined by others who share their dreams. Over time, the parents who began ARC saw their children’s needs change. They responded by developing new programs including the Pollak Activity Center and the Pollak Rehabilitation Workshop. These day programs gave adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to continue to learn and grow - and even opportunities to work. Today, the ARC Gateway serves more than 800 children and adults. Programs range from early intervention services, pediatric therapy and child care to retirement programs for senior citizens. Day programs include self-help training, basic academic classes and work opportunities at ARC and throughout the community. Residential programs include six group homes in the community and support for individuals living in their own homes. Funding will be used for general operations.
Pensacola’s Finest Foundation exists to raise and provide funding to ensure the officers of the Pensacola Police Department are well equipped physically and mentally to best serve our community. They accomplish this through fundraising events and through direct relationships in our community. Some of the areas they focus on includes supporting the mental health of their officers through additional counseling that might not be budgeted within the Pensacola Police Department’s Budget. Additionally, the foundation provides support for the physical safety of their officers through the purchase of equipment. The foundation also supplements funding for the training of their officers as well as provides funding for various community engagement activities. Funding will be used to support their supplementary community work.
Similar to the Pensacola’s Fines Foundation, the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation was formed to support the mission and employees of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The foundation supports the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office employees and fosters engagement opportunities while promoting public safety through community outreach. The foundation seeks to enhance the level of safety and improve the quality of life for every citizen in Escambia County. Funding will be used to support their supplementary community work.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $18,354 Current Balance - FY 22 District 4 Discretionary Funds
10,700 FY 23 District 4 Discretionary Funds
$29,054
Actual: $ 1,000 ARC Gateway
1,000 Pensacola’s Finest
1,000 Escambia Sheriff’s Foundation
$ 3,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $18,354 is currently within the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 4 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $29,054. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $15,354 will remain within that account in FY 2022 and $10,700 will remain in the FY 2023 District 4 Discretionary Fund Account. The balance remaining in FY 2022 will be carried forward to FY 2023 on the Unencumbered Carryover Resolution to be brought before City Council at a future City Council Meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No