Preconsidered Res. No. 1101
Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.
By Council Members Recchia and Rose
Whereas, On June 29, 2011 the Council of the City of New York (the "City Council") adopted the expense budget for fiscal year 2012 with various programs and initiatives (the "Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget"); and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving local, aging and youth discretionary funding, and by approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding pursuant to certain initiatives in accordance therewith; and
Whereas, On June 29, 2010 the Council adopted the expense budget for fiscal year 2011 with various programs and initiatives (the "Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget"); and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget by approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving local and aging discretionary funding; and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, Inc., to read: "Funds to support services for seniors"; and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center, Inc., an organization receiving local discretionary funding in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funding for administrative costs, including salaries and fringe benefits for Program Director, Receptionist, Maintenance person, and 2 teachers for the Mommy & Me classes and 2 teachers for the Videoconferencing classes, as well as operating costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, rent, CPA, postage, etc.) for local residents," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center, Inc., an organization receiving local discretionary funding in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funding for administrative costs, including salaries and fringe benefits for Program Director, Receptionist, Maintenance person, and 2 teachers for the Mommy & Me classes and 2 teachers for the Videoconferencing classes, as well as operating costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, rent, CPA, postage, etc.) for local residents," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Bobbi and the Strays, Inc., an organization receiving local discretionary funding in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "To support medical/veterinary costs for an animal protection and spay/neutering service open to all residents of Queens," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Prospect Park Alliance, Inc., an organization receiving youth discretionary funding in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funds to support free public education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and the Lefferts Historic House, " and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Flatbush Development Corporation, an organization receiving discretionary funding in the FY 2012 Budget in the amount of $20,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funds to support the Project Sweep supplemental sanitation program and provide assistance to other community-based projects in the Ditmas Park and greater Flatbush area," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for In the Spirit of the Children, Inc, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $4,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "In the last year In the Spirit of the Children experienced an increase in the number of calls from child welfare service providers working with youth preparing for their exit from foster care. This demonstrated a need for increased knowledge in how to effectively prepare youth in foster care for discharge, and based on the number of youth that are aging out of foster care and into homelessness. In the spirit of the children is seeking to respond through the offering of training during FY12 to Child Welfare Staff working with older youth. In addition, separate training sessions will be provided to the youth," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Mind Builders Creative Arts Center, Inc, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funds to support Mind-Builders Positive Youth Troupe (teen musical theater training program with academic and counseling support services for 20 youth and 1000 live/20000 broadcast audience members benefitting). The program is being conducted from October 1, 2011 thru April 30, 2012," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Mind Builders Creative Arts Center, Inc, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $5,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funds to support Mind-Builders Positive Youth Troupe (teen musical theater training program with academic and counseling support services for 20 youth and 1000 live/20000 broadcast audience members benefitting). The program is being conducted from October 1, 2011 thru April 30, 2012," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Mind Builders Creative Arts Center, Inc, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $7,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funds to support Mind-Builders Positive Youth Troupe (teen musical theater training program with academic and counseling support services for 20 youth and 1000 live/20000 broadcast audience members benefitting). The program is being conducted from October 1, 2011 thru April 30, 2012," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $39,500 within the budget of the Department of Small Business Services to read: "$30,000 - to be used to continue a district-wide graffiti cleaning program in the 26th Council District which began in FY11. $9,500 - Assist in paying overhead expenses and provide support for marketing of Sunnyside. This will include maintenance and improvements of the website a new blog and maintaining a calendar and photographic record of events as well as updated membership lists. Working with other community groups, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the Queens Overall Economic Development Corp. for events to assist and promote businesses. Staffing at events to improve profile of Sunnyside and Sunnyside's businesses and to generally promote Sunnyside raising awareness of the businesses and opportunities in Sunnyside," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Staten Island NFP Association, Inc., an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget in the amount of $3,500 within the budget of the Department of Small Business Services. The Resolution changes the Description/Scope of services to read "The Staten Island NFP Association will engage in a series of activities designed specifically to address the needs of the targeted population of community-minded individuals wishing to start not-for-profit organizations on Staten Island's North Shore, to include professional development activities, unlimited one-on-one consulting, access to a full library of resources, and participation in the only Borough-wide network of not-for-profit professionals operating on Staten Island," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Bobbi and the Strays, Inc, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget in the amount of $1,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "To support medical / Veterinary costs for an animal protection and spay/neutering service open to all residents of Queens," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget in the amount of $20,000 within the budget of the Department for the Aging to read: "To support a Senior Service Program which includes a senior center space rental cost and its direct social services expenses. The center provides the following available services for more than 600 registered members: educational classes: ESL, voter registration, naturalization, health enhancement, crime prevention, Tai Chi; direct services -translation, government welfare application; recreation - Chess, card, Mahjong, Chinese Folk Opera and monthly birthday party celebration; meal - hot lunch," and
Whereas, The City Council is hereby implementing and furthering the appropriations set forth in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget by approving the new Description/Scope of Services for Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, an organization receiving discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget in the amount of $12,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development to read: "Funding for the purchase of tables and chairs, flowers and plants for King Park,"; and
Whereas, This Resolution approves the reduction of funding for Met Council, an organization receiving funding in the amount of $213, 488 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development pursuant to the Immigrant Opportunities Initiative in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget. Funding for the organization will be reduced from $213, 488 to $136,500; and
Whereas, This Resolution approves the reduction of funding for West Bronx Housing, an organization receiving funding in the amount of $35,000 within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development pursuant to the Immigrant Opportunities Initiative in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget. Funding for the organization will be reduced from $35,000 to $26,250; now, therefor be it
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new Description/Scope of Services for certain organizations receiving local discretionary funding in the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new Description/Scope of Services for certain organizations receiving local discretionary funding in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new Description/Scope of Services for certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the Resolution approves the reduction of funding for Met Council, an organization receiving funding within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development pursuant to the Immigrant Opportunities Initiative in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget. Funding for the organization will be reduced from $213, 488 to $136,500; and be it further;
Resolved, That the City Council approves the approves the reduction of funding for West Bronx Housing, an organization receiving funding within the budget of the Department of Youth and Community Development pursuant to the Immigrant Opportunities Initiative in the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget. Funding for the organization will be reduced from $35,000 to $26,250; and be it and be it
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving local discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 1; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving aging discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 2; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of a certain organization receiving youth discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 3; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the Cultural after School Adventure Program in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 4; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the Immigrant Opportunity Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 5; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the Food Pantries-DYCD Immigrant Opportunity Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 6; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the Diversity in the Media Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 7; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of Christ the Rock International, an organization receiving funding pursuant to the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 8; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation of certain organizations receiving funding pursuant to the HIV/AIDS Faith Based Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2012 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 9; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations receiving local discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 10.
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation and changes in the designation of the Young Israel Of Queens Valley, a certain organization receiving aging discretionary funding in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 11.
Resolved, That the City Council approves the new designation of Christ the Rock International, an organization receiving funding pursuant to the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative in accordance with the Fiscal 2011 Expense Budget, as set forth in Chart 12.
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