LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jennifer Brahier
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER BRAHIER - DISTRICT 1
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $5,000 to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and $1,000 to Project Empower of Northwest Florida from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 1.
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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.
Since 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has built over 1,400 homes in the Escambia and Santa Rosa County areas. They reach wide across the community, with various programs and services aimed at transforming communities, one homeowner at a time. Their programs include a Home Buyer Program, Community Development and HUD Housing Counseling. They offer qualified Home Buyers a quality, energy-efficient home designed to reflect the local climate and culture. Additionally, their Community Development Program works to preserve homeownership for residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The Community Development Program offers assistance programs for critical home repairs and other services that enhance the quality of life. In addition, this program focuses on engaging and empowering residents to revive their neighborhoods and become leaders within their communities, contributing to the sustainability of these revitalization efforts. Their HUD Housing Counseling program provides assistance towards managing individual or family finances, balancing income and expenses, budgeting, managing debt, improving credit history, saving for future goals and preparing to purchase a home. Funding will be used towards their mission.
Project Empower of Northwest Florida is a grassroots effort in Northwest Florida striving to improve the lives of individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and their caregivers. They provide tools and training to individuals with disabilities and the community at large. Many of their clients are learning for the first time that they possess something that can contribute to society. Many times their skills allow them to become involved with job training and readiness via their Empowerment Center classes. These classes are for parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities to assist with service access, information, training and support. Additionally, they provide fitness classes for special needs adults and caregivers to allow the students to learn how to make life choices that will result in a healthier lifestyle. Funding will be used towards their Project Empower program.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $10,335 Current Balance - FY 22 District 1 Discretionary Funds
10,700 FY 23 District 1 Discretionary Funds
$21,035
Actual: $ 5,000 Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
1,000 Project Empower of Northwest Florida
$ 6,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $10,335 is currently within the District 1 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2022 and $10,700 within the District 1 Discretionary Fund Account in FY 2023 for a total available amount of $21,035. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $4,335 will remain within that account in FY 2022 and $10,700 will remain in the FY 2023 District 1 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:
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PRESENTATION: No