City of Long Beach
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MEMORADUM
Date: May 23, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilwoman Megan Kerr, Fifth District
Subject: Fund Transfer: Contribution to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach to support their annual Black and White Ball
RECOMMENDATION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One -Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach (The Center) for their annual Black and White Ball; and,
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $ 1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION:
Councilwoman Megan Kerr would like to support The Center which advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services. The Center envisions fully affirming comm unities where all LGBTQ people live in health, wellness, safety, and prosperity. The Center provides services centered in the lived experiences of LGBTQ people, and approaches their work with a mission -driven, culturally inclusive focus and interactions wi th clients, community members, volunteers, and staff that are trauma-informed, intersectional and client-centered. The Black and White Ball, held on June 24, 2023, will celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ community of greater Long Beach. All proceeds from the Black & White Ball will support the many programs and services provided by The Center, which supports more than 25,000 clients per year.
This matter has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on May 15, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide a contribution of $1,000 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach to support their annual Black & White Ball. The total appropriation increase of $1,000 in the C-3
Honorable Mayor and City Council
May 23, 2023
General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of Fifth Council District One -Time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. This recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond 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 this item.