Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Somali Cultural Festival, a non-profit entity, in support of their June 29 event.
Somali Cultural Festival is aimed at celebrating the rich heritage, traditions, and diversity of the Somali community. The festival will showcase various aspects of Somali culture and will provide a platform for Somalis and non-Somalis alike to come together, learn, and appreciate the beauty of Somali culture.
The Somali Cultural Festival will:
• promote cultural understanding and appreciation among diverse communities.
• celebrate the unique traditions and heritage of the Somali people.
• foster a sense of unity and pride within the Somali community.
• provide opportunities for cultural exchange and dialogue.
Emergency action is necessary ensure that funding is available for the event on June 29, 2024.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Somali Cultural Festival, a non-profit entity, in support of their June 29 event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Somali Cultural Festival is aimed at celebrating the rich heritage, traditions, and diversity of the Somali community; and
WHEREAS, the festival will showcase various aspects of Somali culture and will provide a platform for Somalis and non-Somalis alike to come together, learn, and appreciate the beauty of Somali culture; and
WHEREAS, the Somali Cultural Festival will promote cultural understanding and appreciation among diverse communities, celebrate the unique traditions and heritage of the Somali people, foster a sense of unity and pride within the Somali community, and provide opportunities for cultural exch...
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