TITLE
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $75,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $75,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
The City Manager's Office of Special Events and Filming will be organizing the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival on behalf of the Sixth Council District on January 18, 2023 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival has become a tradition that celebrates the diverse community of central Long Beach. This festival serves to honor and keep alive the many values of Dr. King through arts, remembrance and cultural learnings. This year the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival will celebrate its 35th year in Long Beach, and its return after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sixth Council District Office is currently seeking private donations to offset the costs associated with the festival. The Sixth Council District will engage in fundraising efforts to support this event. If funds are raised, an equal amount, up to $75,000, of District Priority funds allocated to this event through this recommendation will be returned to the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority funds.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY
This urgent item is being submitted through supplemental agenda to allow for timely funds processing.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Financial Management review was able to be conducted due to the urgency and time sensitivity of this item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
SUELY SARO COUNCILWOMAN,
SIXTH DISTRICT