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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Andrea Figart, New Port Richey Public Library Director | | DATE: | 5/6/2025 | | RE: | Recommendation for Cultural Program Funding Re: "Boots on the Ground" Celebrating the Journey |
REQUEST:
At the April 16, 2025, Cultural Affairs Committee meeting, Larnelle Scott, presented a proposal for "Boots on the Ground" Celebrating the Journey Event meant to spotlight and bring awareness to the Juneteenth National Holiday.
DISCUSSION:
After discussing this historical significance of Juneteenth and the impact this event could have on expanding the awareness and appreciation of those in the New Port Richey community, the committee voted in favor of recommending that this proposal be forwarded to the City Council for full funding consideration.
If approved, "Boots on the Ground" Celebrating the Journey will occur at 7 pm on June 18, 2025, at the Richey Suncoast Theatre. The event will be free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
RECOMMENDATION:
The recommendation is to approve the funding request of $3,700.00 for the implementation of the "Boots on the Ground" Celebrating the Journey Event.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this recommendation would incur direct costs of $3,700.00, and funding is available in line item 44810 allocated for "Cultural Affairs Events" in the City Council's FY 2025 Budget, which covers October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
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