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Request for City Commission Contingency Funds for the Ninth Annual Stop the Violence Rally (B)
This is a request for City Commission Contingency Funds for the People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) in support of the Ninth Annual Stop the Violence Rally.
Explanation
The People Against Violence Enterprises is hosting the Ninth Stop the Violence Rally to be held on August 16, 2008. The PAVE organization is requesting $2,558 to help defray the cost of expenses to raise awareness to the whole community concerning violence prevention. This year's rally area of concentration is gang violence. The organization will use the funds to pay for Gainesville Police Department security and banners.
Fiscal Note
The People Against Violence Enterprises is requesting a total of $2,558 from the City Commission Contingency Fund. The balance as of June 19, 2008 is $51,845.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the request for City Commission Contingency Funds in the amount of $2,558.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission deny the request.