Date: August 15, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor Rex Richardson and Members of the City Council From: Councilwoman Suely Saro, Sixth District
Subject: Funds Transfer Request to Support Community Events ______________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $ 1,200 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
● $500 to Demochicks to support their annual Breaking Barriers Awards Soiree on August 26, 2023
● $500 to Latinos in Action to support their annual fundraiser on August 18, 2023 ● $200 to Success in Challenges Inc.to support the Annual Ron Palmer Summer Basketball and Academic Camp from August 1-4, 2023
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Discussion
DemoChicks is a non-profit organization that empowers young women to become involved in the construction, engineering, or demolition industries . The annual Breaking Barriers Awards will recognize extraordinary women in non -traditional careers and award scholarships for female students majoring in STEM or ACE -related fields. The event will occur on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 4pm – 8pm at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach.
Latinos in Action California is hosting their annual fundraiser at We the People Public High School on August 18, 2023. All proceeds from the event will fund the expansion of youth programs that nurture the potential of tomorrow’s leaders and benefit our community.
This year’s Ron Palm Summer Basketball and Academic Camp took place from August 1st – 4th, 2023 at Browning High School. The camp focused on improving math and entrepreneurial skills along with basketball skills. Daily lunch and snacks along with camp T-shirts were provided.
This item has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on August 7, 2023.
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FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide funds to Demochicks to support their annual Breaking Barriers Awards Soiree, Latinos in Action to support their annual fundraiser, and to Success in Challenges Inc. to support their Annual Ron Palmer Summer Bas ketball and Academic Camp. The total appropriation increase of $1,200 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by Sixth Council District One -time District Priority Funds from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The requested action is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have minimal impact on existing City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.