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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB1- Counil Office CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Councilman Ralph Hernandez, Third Ward Subject: Civic & Promotion Funding - Cinco de Mayo Celebration Dept: Council Office Date: April 27, 1995 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: Recommended Motion: A. That the Council consider the attached request as an urgency item that arose after the posting of the agenda. B. That funding request for $3,000 as "itemized" by the Cinco de Mayo Coalition be approved from Civic & Promotion funds. Signature Contact Person: Councilman Ralph Hernandez Phone: 5333 Supporting Data Attached: Yes Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct.No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: URGENCY AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM vas COMMON COUNCIL OFFICE CITY OF SAN BERNAROiNO 95 APR 2 7 AM 11: 5 2 Cinco de Mayo Coalition-San Bernardino Valley College Memorandum To: Councilman Ralph Hernandez and Mayor Tom Minor From: Club de Las Americas, M.E.C.h.A., Puente Club and Latino Faculty & Staff Association/The Cinco de Mayo Celebration Coalition of San Bernardino Valley College Subject: Proposal for funding of Cinco de Mayo Celebration San Bernardino Valley College is now in its seventh decade. As a co-educational two year community college, SBVC offers a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical occupational, and remedial education. The campus is unique and rich in diversity. It is our hope that the city of San Bernardino would find it beneficial to students, faculty, and community to fund a Cinco de Mayo Celebration. We feel that our coalition of Chicano and Latino organizations are capable of providing the college and community with three days of a recognized cultural celebration, to be shared by all peoples. Although we have held many similar celebrations in the past, we have not suffered financial difficulties as we have experienced this year. It seems that our budgets focused on leadership development conferences. We would like to continue the tradition of providing the community with a Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Facilities and security costs are saved by having such an event on campus. This year would be extraordinary because we plan to set aside one day to share this celebration by feeding the homeless with authentic Mexican food. We would like to provide children with the excitement of breaking traditional Mexican pinatas, and feeding them cake and ice cream. We are requesting funding for the following costs that will enable our coalition the privilege of sharing Cinco de Mayo with children, students, and the community. Wednesday - May 3 Entertainment (Mexican Music) $250.00 Decorations $100.00 Pinatas (for the children) $100.00 Cakes & Refreshments $150.00 Thursday - May 4 Entertainment $900.00 * Aztec Dancers * Ballet Folklorico * Mariachi Food for Homeless $400.00 Decorations $150.00 Friday - May 5 Entertainment $400.00 * Aztec Dancers * Ballet and Folklorico Dancers Publicity $550.00 * eight page newspaper * Flyers * Posters * Fax TOTAL $3000.00 We believe that our efforts will provide a service to the Community and students. It is our goal to build a strong relationship between the SBVC Campus and the community. Your providing of these funds will be greatly appreciated. Together we can be proud of the rich diversity of the City of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Valley College. Sincerely, Steven Caudillo Cinco de Mayo Coalition, Chair