Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to Allocate $2,000 of Reserve for Appropriation Funds to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County “Legacy Is Not Extinct Event” for Enhancement of Educational Programming for Youth.
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
An Item to allocate $2,000 of Reserve for appropriation funds to 100 black men of DeKalb County “Legacy Is not extinct event” for enhancement of educational programming for youth.
NEED/IMPACT:
Allocating $2,000 in Reserve for Appropriations funds to the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County for the “Legacy Is Not Extinct” event is important because this initiative directly strengthens educational programming for youth by providing mentorship, academic enrichment, and exposure to leadership opportunities that many students might not otherwise access. The event supports a proven organization that invests in young people through tutoring, life-skills development, and positive role-model engagement, helping to close opportunity gaps and build confidence, discipline, and long-term success. This funding not only uplifts a respected community partner but also reinforces DeKalb County’s commitment to empowering its youth and cultivating the next generation of leaders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An amount not to exceed $2,000 of Reserve for appropriation funds to 100 black men of DeKalb County “Legacy Is not extinct event” for enhancement of educational programming for youth.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocation of $2,000 of Reserve for appropriation funds to 100 black men of DeKalb County “Legacy Is not extinct event” for enhancement of educational programming for youth. and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...