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File #: 2026-0548    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/24/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): Commission District 2 Allocation of $59,263 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Support the DeKalb Youth Explorers Program

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): Commission District 2

Allocation of $59,263 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Support the DeKalb Youth Explorers Program

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Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears

Phone Number: 404-371-2863

 

PURPOSE:

To allocate $59,263 from the District 2 Reserve for Appropriation to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to support the DeKalb Youth Explorers program.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The 100 Black Men of DeKalb develop culturally responsive leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and experience they need to lead in their families, academic institutions, careers, and communities. The DeKalb Youth Explorer program was created by Commissioner Michelle Long Spears to further leadership development and continue the organization’s drive to improve the well-being and quality of life of black and brown youth and their families by enhancing education, environmental, and economic opportunities.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

An allocation not to exceed $59,263 from the District 2 Reserve for Appropriation (00202.579002.100.0000.0000).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the allocation and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.