File #: 2023-0928    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 7/18/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/25/2023 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Appropriation of $17,500 from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. to Support Cultural Experience for 18 Youth Ambassadors as Part of the Leadership Academy from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): All

Appropriation of $17,500 from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. to Support Cultural Experience for 18 Youth Ambassadors as Part of the Leadership Academy from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6

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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry

Phone Number: 404-371-4909

 

PURPOSE:

To match the D2 appropriation agenda item 2023-0897 of $17,500 from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. to support Cultural Experience for 18 Youth Ambassadors as part of their Leadership Academy.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

100 Black Men of DeKalb’s Leadership Academy is embarking on a cultural exchange experience for 18 Youth Ambassadors in the program. This appropriation will help fill the gap between fundraising and what is necessary for the experience. The trip activities will address increasing civic engagement, financial literacy, community service and global citizenship. Global citizenship can play a role in reducing youth violence by promoting understanding, empathy, and fostering the development of peaceful communities. The Leadership Academy is sponsored by the DeKalb County Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc with support from local businesses, public agencies, and educational institutions. The Academy is designed to address the crisis in which black male youths find themselves today. The Leadership Academy focuses on providing a series of structured educational activities that allow black males to learn and experience new environments, like this year’s travel to London, to provide opportunities for growth and development, support and enhanced self- esteem, teaching life-long living and learning skills.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

$17,500.00 from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the D6 appropriation of $17,500 from the 2023 Budget Reserve for Appropriation for District 6 to the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to support “Cultural Experience” for 18 Youth Ambassadors as part of part of the Leadership Academy and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.