Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with St. Stephens Community Services, Inc. in support of Jazz in the Park.
Jazz-In-The-Park/Jazz-At-Maloney Park's (JITP/JAMP) purpose and objectives is to engage Linden residents in a four-day summer concert series that provides Linden families with healthy alternative activities that are drug and violence free.
Each Saturday during the month of July (July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th) families will gather at the John Maloney Park, located at the corner of Joyce Avenue and 17th Avenue in South Linden to participate in a variety of family strengthening activities.
Often residents may feel uncomfortable walking into a formal setting and having to admit they need help. JITP/JAMP reduces that anxiety and need to travel because “Resource Row” and the “Mini Job Fair” offers a ‘one stop hub of resources and potential employment’ in a relaxing environment.
Residents will also have the chance to meet their elected officials (i.e. North and South Linden Area Commissioners, City Council Members and campaign candidates) and receive information about community development projects and express their concerns. JITP/JAMP offers an opportunity for residents to walk away feeling connected to their community and supported by the various resources readily available.
Each Saturday the event has an attendance of 200+ residents (not including the organizers) with a total of over 1,500 residents served. Demographically, attendance is comprised of senior citizens, adults and children, with predominantly a minority-based group. An estimated weekly demographic breakdown of attendance identifies sixty (60) senior citizens, 100+ adults, and sixty-five (65) children.
Emergency action is necessary for reimbursement for expenses that have already occurred.
Fiscal Impact: $12,800 will be appropriated and expended from available funds within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
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