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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $650, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions:
? $150 to Partners of Parks to support the Friends of
Miracle on 4th Street’s Butterfly Way-Station Unveiling
event on August 5th, 2023;
? $250 to the Rose Park Neighborhood Association for
their annual Rose Park Picnic on July 16, 2023; and
? $250 to Queer Scouts for Plantiita’s Pride Night on
June 29th, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $650, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Friends of Miracle on Fourth Street (FOMO4S) was established in 2022 by local neighborhood leaders in order to activate Miracle on Fourth Street Park. Their mission was to establish a Butterfly Way-Station in the park to help migrating Monarch butterfly populations. Their first planters were placed in the park in January of 2023, and they will be hosting a grand opening on August 5th, 2023 to showcase the caterpillars that have made the new park amenity their home. A $150 contribution to Partners of Parks for this event will provide more native Milkweed plants to sustain the caterpillars through metamorphosis until hatching.
Rose Park Neighborhood Association is a community benefit organization that was established in 1999 with a mission of connecting neighbors and fostering a positive identity Rose Park across Long Beach. Rose Park Neighborhood Association is hosting their annual Rose Park Picnic on July 16th, 2023. There will be a potluck, lawn games, and crafts for the children. A $250 contribution to Rose Park Neighborhood Association for this event this event will provide support to the food, beverages, and craft supplies.
Queer Scouts is a queer scout troupe and performance-art project that takes up the histor...
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