File #: 202502110    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Held
File created: 12/5/2025 In control: Budget and Finance Committee
On agenda: 12/8/2025 Final action:
ORD/RES# date: ORD/RES#:
Title: MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that City Council create a Unity Fund for neighborhood events organized by community councils and/or other neighborhood groups. While the events may have another primary purpose, such events shall uplift the community, and strengthen bonds between neighbors. The City had a similar fund for community events several years ago. The Unity Fund will start with $100,000 in seed money from the FY'25 Carryover Budget. WE MOVE further that the administration establish criteria and an application process for distribution of the Unity Fund, as well as an ongoing refunding strategy. (STATEMENT ATTACHED).
Sponsors: Jan-Michele Kearney
Attachments: 1. MOTION

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MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that City Council create a Unity Fund for neighborhood events organized by community councils and/or other neighborhood groups. While the events may have another primary purpose, such events shall uplift the community, and strengthen bonds between neighbors. The City had a similar fund for community events several years ago. The Unity Fund will start with $100,000 in seed money from the FY’25 Carryover Budget.  WE MOVE further that the administration establish criteria and an application process for distribution of the Unity Fund, as well as an ongoing refunding strategy. (STATEMENT ATTACHED).