(9)(c)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 02/07/2024
- Title:
- Award Commissioners' Community Grant to LULAC
- Submitted For:
- Titilayo Smith
- Submitted By:
- Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
- Department:
- Mayor's Office
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Please review and approve Commission Community Grant to Texas City LULAC Council 255 sponsored by Commissioner-at-Large Abel Garza.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The LULAC Texas City Council 255 is requesting grant funds from the City of Texas City, specifically from Commissioner-At-Large, Abel Garza. As a 501c(3) non-profit organization, they depend heavily on donated funds to provide scholarships to deserving students who may not otherwise afford the opportunity to continue his/her education past high school. LULAC has been active in Texas City since the 1950s and has provided numerous scholarships to local students. Their goal is to continue that service opportunity.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Mayor and the Director of Community Development and Grants Administration that this grant be awarded.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- $5,000
- Source of Funds:
- Commission Community Grant Fund
- Account #:
- 220101-54901-00014
Fiscal Impact:
The award of this grant will totally expend Commissioner Garza's allocation for FY'24.