Date: May 16, 2023
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Al Austin II, Eighth District
Subject: Fund Transfers for Community Events
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One -time District Priority Funds , transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2,500 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to support the Dine on Pine 2023 fundraiser.
2. $1,000 Love Beyond Limits to support the 10th Anniversary “Connecting Beyond Limits” event.
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) was established to “support young people in realizing their potential through work, service, conservation, and education. Corps members are paid like regular employees and receive educational and training opportunities while participating in CCLB programs. CCLB serves the Long Beach community through the building of local parks, planting drought tolerant landscapes, installing drip irrigation systems, as well as cleaning up local neighborhoods. The annual Dine on Pine fundraising event provides financial support to Corps members through post -secondary educational scholarships, supportive services, and training. Services are offered to 18–26-year-old individuals currently residing in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
Love Beyond Limits is a nonprofit organization “ whose purpose is to provide exceptional enrichment and leadership development opportunities to youth nationwide.” By providing a wide range of educational resources and leadership activities, Love Beyond Limits gives young people an opportunity to create their own unique experiences. The organization’s goal is to transform children into leaders utilizing their 13 Stones Mentoring Program. The 10 th Anniversary “Connecting Beyond Limits” awards ceremony and fundraiser serves as an opportunity to C-1
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 16, 2023
increase the mission and vision of Love Beyond Limits as they continue to serve Long Beach and beyond.
This item has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on May 3, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide contribution s to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach and Love Beyond Limits totaling $3,500. The appropriation increase of $3,500 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have a minimal impact on existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with the recommendation.