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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-12-273: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 TO THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION YOUTH EMPOWERMENT VILLAGE, INC. TO SPONSOR THE COSTS FOR TWO (2) CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO TALLAHASSEE ON JANUARY 26-28, 2020; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE ABANDONED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
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Request Action:
Pass a resolution to approve a charitable donation with the use of abandoned property funds in the amount of $1,000.00 to Youth Empowerment Village, Inc.
Need:
To approve a donation to sponsor two (2) childrens trips.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Youth Empowerment Village, Inc., which is a charitable 501(c)(3) has sought the donation of funds to sponsor two (2) children on their trip to Tallahassee, Florida in January 26-28, 2020. The cost is $500 per child. The Police Department wishes to donate a total of $1,000 from its abandoned property funds, which is an authorized legal use pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 705.103(2)(a) to donate to a charity. These funds will sponsor two (2) children for the trip.
Attachments:
501(c)(3) certification
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
$1,000 from Abandoned Property funds
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live