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Resolution for Community Events Fund Disbursements from the FY 09 Budget (8 Votes Required)
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Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Council wishes to support activities that promote or bring the community together in its richness;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Community Events Committee met and reviewed funding requests from community groups; and
Whereas, The Committee recommends the following allocations:
1) Washtenaw County Veteran Services - Former Prisoners of War Annual Picnic Meeting - July 10, 2008 - $45.00 to cover park registration fees associated with the event;
2) Kerrytown Bookfest - Sixth Annual Kerrytown Bookfest - September 7, 2008 - $664.00 to cover city fees associated with the event;
3) Ozone House Youth and Family Services - An Evening at the Farmer's Market - September 19, 2008 - $317.00 - to cover city fees associated with the event
4) Hikone Ann Arbor Educational Exchange Program - 2009 Student Exchange visit to Hikone, Japan - November 2008 - $5,000.00 to help purchase air fare tickets for students;
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council appropriate and approve the recommended allocations from the FY09 General Fund fund balance.
Submitted by: Council Members Marcia Higgins and Margie Teall