TITLE
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to the Long Beach Blues Society; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Blues Society is a non-profit organization which serves youth, seniors, veterans, and underserved communities by providing inspirational learning opportunities, concerts, and interactive musical engagements. Their mission is to preserve the past and promote the future of the Blues. The Long Beach Blues Society has partnered with Browning High School to host a Senior Awards Gala on June 2nd, 2023. The gala is a celebration for the graduating class of Browning High School in the Fourth Council District. A contribution will serve as supplemental funding for the event.
This item was reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on June 1, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
[Timing Considerations]
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Blues Society. The total appropriation increase of $500 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease in appropriation of the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund in the Citywide Activities Department. This recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have minimal impact on existing City Council priorities.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY:
This item is a supplemental addition to the June 6th agenda to ensure the contribution is processed in a timely manner.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,