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Request for City Commission Contingency Funds from University of Florida (UF) Black Student Union - Blackout Weekend 2008 (B)
This is a request for City Commission Contingency Funds from the University of Florida Black Student Union for Blackout Weekend.
Explanation
The UF Black Student Union in hosting Blackout Weekend 2008 on March 28-29, 2008. A donation from the City of Gainesville will help to enhance the overall awareness among the Gainesville population in regards to blatant and underlying issues in the minority arena. This event serves to uplift our future leaders - high school and college students; and to raise awareness on issues such as economic empowerment, health, voting, education, leadership development and more. A detailed event budget is attached. Funds will be used as needed to offset event costs with a majority of the $8,000 being used to fund the High School Band Competition portion of the event.
The City Commission heard a presentation on 02/11/08 and directed staff to identify areas where in-kind services could be offered and bring back the information on 02/25/08.
Fiscal Note
The UF Black Student Union is requesting a total of $8,000 from the City Commission Contingency Fund. The Fund balance as of January 28, 2008 was $94,939.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) receive a report from staff; and 2) take action as appropriate.