Number
221701
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
191713, 210529, 220245, 191712, 220842, 220621
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2023.
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 2023.
Body
Whereas, The purpose of the MKE Community Excellence Fund 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, Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of Blacks in U.S. history; 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, Bronzeville Week is a celebration showcasing the history, culture, art, and commerce in the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District; and
Whereas, Juneteenth Day is the oldest recognized celebration observing the freedom of African-Americans from the bonds of slavery in the United States, and is a historic milestone in the fight for civil rights; 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 $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 2023 events:
Black History Month Up to $ 5,000
Girls Day @ City Hall Up to $12,000
Bronzeville Week Up to $12,000
Juneteenth Day Up to $ 5,000
Hip Hop Week Up to $10,000
Hispanic Heritage Month Up to $ 6,000
; 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
City Clerk
Drafter
LRB177924-1
Tea B. Norfolk
2/13/23