(8)(h)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 09/21/2022
- Title:
- Texas City Commission Grant - DeAndre' Knoxson
- Submitted For:
- Dedrick Johnson
- Submitted By:
- Dedrick Johnson, Mayor's Office
- Department:
- Mayor's Office
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson is requesting approval of Commission Grant funds in the amount of $3,000 to assist the Texas City / La Marque Vikings Youth Football & Drill (currently Mainland Express) in their 2022 little league season.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Mainland Express has been operating in the Texas City area for many years. The organization has boys and girls from areas who oftentimes cannot afford registration and equipment, but no child is turned away. Football uniforms total $3,600 and drill team uniforms cost $3,000. Operating expenses and equipment are thousands more over the course of the season. While fundraising and registration fees help, the organization has asked for assistance from the City. Commissioner Knoxson has available funds in the Texas City Commission Grant account for the current fiscal year 2021-2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Commissioner Knoxson recommends approval of $3,000 for this request for financial assistance.