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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $1,150, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide signage at Channel View Park in memory of Ashlee Armond; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,150, to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department.
DISCUSSION
I would like to honor Ashlee Armond and her family by installing a sign at Channel View Park in her memory, in partnership with the Long Beach Police Officers Association ending approval from their board on April 18th, 2023. Ashlee Armond, a graduate of Millikan High School, was 20 years old when she passed in a car accident at Channel View Park.
Ashlee is known for her kindness and care for others, her contagious sense of humor, and for lighting up every room she walked into. Ashlee is survived by Rich, her father and Long Beach Police Officer, Shelly, her mother, as well as her younger brother Andrew.
I am proud to carry this item forward as I know it was an important project started by former Councilmember Suzie Price.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on April 10, 2023.
EQUITY LENS STATEMENT:
Staff will consider issues of equity and access with any program proposals brought forward to ensure the City’s commitment for everyone reaching their highest level of health and potential for a successful life, regardless of background, neighborhood, or identity.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide funds to the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department to install signage at Channel View Park. The total appropriation increase of $1,150 in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of Third Council District One-Time District Priority...
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