Long Beach, CA
File #: 23-0931    Version: 1 Name: CD8 - 12th Annual Back to School Give Away Crossroads Church
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/11/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/22/2023 Final action: 8/22/2023
Title: Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of: 1. $2,000 to Crossroads Church First Assembly for the 12th Annual Back to School event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Sponsors: COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH DISTRICT
Attachments: 1. 08222023-C-2sr.pdf

TITLE

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of:

 

                     1.                     $2,000 to Crossroads Church First Assembly for the 12th

                                          Annual Back to School event; and

 

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

 

DISCUSSION

Crossroads Church First Assembly is a non-denominational Christian church located in Long Beach, California. They believe that everyone is welcome at their church, regardless of their background or beliefs.

 

Crossroads Church First Assembly offers a variety of ministries and free programs including food distributions, recovery groups, school supply drives, and clothes distributions. They offer services that help people of all ages grow and connect with others. Crossroads Church is committed to serving those in need, and their work makes a real difference in the lives of many residents.

 

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS

[Timing Considerations]

 

FISCAL IMPACT

This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide a contribution of $2,000 to Crossroads Church First Assembly. to support their causes as written above.

 

The appropriation increase of $2,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of the Eighth Council District One-time  District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The  recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the normal  budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have a minimal impact on existing City Council priorities.

 

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

AL AUSTIN COUNCILMAN,

EIGHTH DISTRICT