Number
231701
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
191713, 210529, 220245, 191712, 220842, 220621, 221701, 230640, 231409, 231542
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER AND ZAMARRIPA
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $20,000 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 $20,000 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, Carryover funds totaling $24,000 are available from the 2023 Adopted Budget; and
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from mid-September to mid-October every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community; and
Whereas, Silver City InterNational Festival is a free event that brings residents together to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Silver City neighborhood through food, arts, and music with vendors, activities, and live performances; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Clerk is directed to expend up to $20,000 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:
Hispanic Heritage Month Up to $ 10,000
Silver City InterNational Festival Up to $ 10,000
; 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
LRB179719-1
Tea B. Norfolk
2/23/24