LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Casey Jones
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT CASEY JONES - DISTRICT 3
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $1,000 for the Pensacola High School Baseball Boosters, Inc. from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 3.
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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.
Pensacola High School is one of the two high schools within the City of Pensacola limits. The majority of the student athletes in the Pensacola High School Baseball Program do not come from households that can afford to contribute financially and therefore most money that is raised has been used for uniforms, equipment, field maintenance and game-day staffing rather than needed projects to rehab, repair and enhance the facilities. In addition to uniforms and equipment, game-day meals for the student athletes are also provided by the booster club as this meal sometimes being the primary meal outside of meals provided at school for some of the athletes. Funding will be used to offset some of the costs for the baseball program allowing those student athletes the opportunity to participate in the program as well as freeing up other funding for facility repairs and upgrades.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $33,367 Current Balance - District 3 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 1,000 Pensacola High School Baseball Boosters, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $33,367 is currently within the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $32,367 will remain in the District 3 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No