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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,425 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $2,125 to the Zaferia Business Association to support
the Happy Sundays Music Festival on August 27, 2023;
· $1,500 to Brian James Addison to support LB Food Scene
Week from August 9, 2023 to August 18, 2023;
· $1,000 to the International Imperial Court of Long Beach,
Inc. for their Back to School Drag Bingo event on August 27,
2023;
· $500 to California Families in Focus for the Trans Pride event
on July 29, 2023;
· $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the
Librarian Appreciation event on August 18, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,425 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
On August 27, 2023 the Zaferia Business Association is hosting Happy Sundays Fest, a free multi-venue music festival highlighting established and emerging local artists. Now in its seventh year, Happy Sundays is a celebration of community and spirit taking place in the Zaferia District. This event aims to promote local business and local communities and will feature over 40 acts providing musical and comedy performances. A $2,125 contribution will support event costs and provide transportation between different venues.
LB Food Scene Week took place from August 9, 2023 to August 18, 2023. This weeklong event aimed to showcase the best of Long Beach’s culinary scene and bring together the community in a spirit of celebration and exploration. Participating restaurants offered diners special menus, opportunities to connect with local businesses, and be part of a city-wide event that helps promote the Long Beach food scene. A $1,500 contribution supported advertising and outreach costs so local restaurant...
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