TITLE
Recommendation to approve the use of the Sixth Council District's one-time infrastructure funds transferred from the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW) into the Legislative Department (LD) operating budget in the amount of $15,000 to support a partnership being entered into with Cambodia Town Inc., for the 10th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival; and
Increase appropriation in the General Fund (GF) in the Legislative Department (LD) by $15,000.
DISCUSSION
The Cambodian community of Long Beach will be celebrating the 10th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival this year. This celebration will kick off the celebration of Cambodian New Year 2562, and will celebrate the largest concentration of Cambodians outside of Cambodia. A showcase of the community's cultural heritage and thriving businesses and nonprofit organizations, the festival will have interactive demonstrations and performances of a variety of art forms from Cambodia's rich and ancient culture. This is a festival the community looks forward to every year as it attracts people of all ethnicities from Long Beach and surrounding areas to take part in, learn about, and celebrate the vibrant culture of Cambodia Town.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
[Timing Considerations]
FISCAL IMPACT
The total appropriation increase of $15,000 in the Legislative Department (LD) budget is offset by a transfer of one-time infrastructure funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
COUNCILMAN DEE ANDREWS,
SIXTH DISTRICT