Number
231542
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
191713, 210529, 220245, 191712, 220842, 220621, 221701, 230640, 231409
Sponsor
ALD. CHAMBERS
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2024.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City Clerk to expend up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2024.
Body
Whereas, The purpose of the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account is to provide resources to support community events that promote peace and violence prevention with the intention that allocations from the SPA will be matched by contributions from local organizations; and
Whereas, The 2024 Adopted Budget provided $70,000 to the MKE Community Excellence Fund; and
Whereas, Bronzeville Week highlights the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, a City of Milwaukee redevelopment initiative inspired by Milwaukee’s original Bronzeville District of the early- to mid-1900’s; and
Whereas, The 21st-century Bronzeville initiative strives to revitalize an area of Milwaukee where African-American culture has been a mainstay and offers unique opportunities for residents and tourists to enjoy the best Milwaukee has to offer in entertainment, arts, and culture; and
Whereas, The Girls’ Day at City Hall initiative provides opportunities for young women of high school and middle school age to network with strong female role models in political leadership positions as well as careers in public service; and
Whereas, Girls’ Day includes speakers, panel discussions, and workshops in addition to opportunities for active engagement and involvement with several public service-oriented organizations and entities focused on young women and led by women; and
Whereas, Hip-Hop Week MKE is a local campaign inspired by the idea that hip-hop, through the lens of health, financial literacy, and civic engagement, can transform a community; and
Whereas, Hip-Hop Week MKE promotes partnership with schools and local and national community groups to use hip-hop as a tool to teach youth and adults about financial literacy, political awareness, and health issues affecting the city population; and
Whereas, The Power Hour networking event seeks to provide an opportunity for young professionals to come together to network, make connections, and build relationships to strengthen the community; and
Whereas, The Power Hour networking event is free and open to the public with no RSVP required; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Clerk is directed to expend up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account (0001 1310 S246 006300) in the following amounts for payment or reimbursement of expenses related to 2024 events:
Bronzeville Week Up to $ 25,000
Girls Day Up to $ 10,000
Hip-Hop Week MKE Up to $ 10,000
Power Hour Up to $ 5,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the amount paid or reimbursed from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for each event shall be matched by contributions from local organizations for that event.
Requester
Drafter
LRB179665-1
Tea B. Norfolk
2/12/24