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Request for Funding Options for a Computer Lab for Children Residing in the Gainesville Housing Authority (NB)
This item is a request for the City Commission to consider funding options for a computer lab in the Gainesville Housing Authority.
Explanation
During the meeting of December 5, 2013, Commissioner Hinson-Rawls made a motion for staff to provide options for funding a computer lab for children residing in the Gainesville Housing Authority. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, the School Board of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville have received a request to contribute $12,000 each to fund three computer labs.
Funding provided to other agencies is typically presented in conjunction with the budget process in July.
Fiscal Note
Funds are not currently budgeted for this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission include this request as an increment for consideration in the FY2015 budget.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission fund this request by appropriating funds from the General Fund Fund Balance in FY2014.