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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach (The Center) for their annual Black and White Ball; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Megan Kerr would like to support The Center which advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services. The Center envisions fully affirming communities where all LGBTQ people live in health, wellness, safety, and prosperity. The Center provides services centered in the lived experiences of LGBTQ people, and approaches their work with a mission-driven, culturally inclusive focus and interactions with clients, community members, volunteers, and staff that are trauma-informed, intersectional and client-centered. The Black and White Ball, held on June 24, 2023, will celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ community of greater Long Beach. All proceeds from the Black & White Ball will support the many programs and services provided by The Center, which supports more than 25,000 clients per year.
This matter has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on May 15, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide a contribution of $1,000 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach to support their annual Black & White Ball. The total appropriation increase of $1,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. This recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond no...
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