Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-220

 

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

 

Date of Introduction: February 27, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; ECID

 

Date of Analysis: March 2, 2007

 

Type of Action: Appropriation

 

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $2,000 in private funds donated by WAL-MART to the Jacksonville Parks Department for the purchase of materials and equipment needed for educational purposes at Kids Kampus, as initiated by B.T. 07-106.

 

Background Information: The donated funds for educational programs at Kids Kampus shall not lapse; funding will carryover into fiscal year 2007-2008.  The donation enables the Parks Department to acquire supplies for programs that otherwise would need to be purchased using General Fund dollars.

 

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department

 

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $2,000 in donated funds.

 

Analyst: Jackson