Explanation
Background
This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and for the Interim Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with community organizations in support of 2024 National Night Out programming. Community organizations and civic associations were eligible to apply for funding to defray the cost of events or the acquisition and distribution of goods and materials in alignment with the values of National Night Out. Food and/or beverage purchases will be subject to what is allowable in the respective grant agreements. Food and beverage costs will not exceed $15 per person and any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These grants will necessitate advance payment.
This support is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 that relate to grant agreements.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the General Fund 1000 and Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018.
Emergency justification: Emergency action is requested in order to have agreements in place prior to the event on August 6, 2024
Title
To authorize an appropriation in Neighborhoods Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Interim Director of Department of Neighborhoods to expend funds by entering into grant agreements in support of 2024 National Night Out programming; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to declare an emergency. ($21,700.00)
Body
WHEREAS, National Night Out is an annual event intended to highlight safety programs within communities, raise the awareness of neighborhood community policing and enhance the relationship between neighbors; and
WHEREAS, more than 28 community events are planned throughout the City including live music, porch light vigils and cookouts; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary amend the ordinance to include food and non-alcoholic beverage as an allowable expense; and
WHEREAS, City Council, Division of Police and the Depa...
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