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File #: 220842    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/11/2022 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 11/1/2022
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2022.
Sponsors: ALD. RAINEY
Indexes: BUDGET, CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS
Attachments: 1. Proposed Substitute A
Number
220842
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
191713, 210529, 220245
Sponsor
ALD. RAINEY
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2022.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City Clerk to expend up to $10,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2022.
Body
Whereas, The remaining balance of the MKE Community Excellence Fund is $9,528.27; and

Whereas, The purpose of this SPA 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, Hispanic Heritage Month provides opportunities to the community celebrate and learn about the cultural contributions and economic impact of the fastest-growing demographic in the region; and

Whereas, Girls’ Day @ City Hall presents young women of high-school and middle-school age to learn from strong female role models in political leadership positions as well as careers in public service; and

Whereas, Hip-Hop Week MKE aims to highlight Hip-Hop’s legacy as an agent of artistic progression, community building and social change; and

Whereas, Hip-Hop Week MKE focuses on financial literacy, civic engagement, voter registration and healthy living; and

Whereas, Hip-Hop Week MKE seeks to promote partnership with schools, 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; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Clerk is directed to expend up to $10,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account (0001 1310 S246 006300) in the following amounts for payment or reimbursement ...

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