* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: President Dixon
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Allocation of Budget Surplus - Services for Baltimore City's Children
FOR the purpose of providing for the allocation of the $3.4 million of 2006 General Fund Surplus Revenue, beyond that already introduced in the City Council as Supplemental Appropriations, to programs to provide services to the children of Baltimore City.
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WHEREAS, Mayor O'Malley and the City Council of Baltimore support proactive and positive intervention in the lives of children; and
WHEREAS, The Baltimore City Council has cooperated with the Opportunity Agenda, a consortium of parents and community based organizations whose goal is to increase funding for children's services; and
WHEREAS, The Cut the Check Campaign has enumerated some of the concerns of Baltimore's advocates for children; and
WHEREAS, The Baltimore City Council has worked with the Administration to adopt a progressive package of supplemental appropriations that will impact the lives of children and families; and
WHEREAS, The Baltimore City Council wishes to further demonstrate its commitment to Baltimore's Children; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has reached an agreement with the Administration that will include further funding for children's services;
WHEREAS, The City Council review will be contingent upon the approval, introduction, and appropriation of the $3.4 million in surplus funds by the Mayor;
WHEREAS, Final approval by The Baltimore City Council of the Supplemental Appropriations will be contingent upon receiving the following:
* A credible proposal for an Opportunities for Older Youth Project and a commitment from the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for $500,000; and
* Upon evaluation by the Health Commissioner outlining basic standards, expectations, outcomes, and final costs for school-based mental health services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the Mayor and City Council agree that the $3.4 million of General Fund FY 2006 Surplus revenue that is generated, beyond what is already dedicated in the form of Supplemental Appropriations, will be allocated to the following programs:
• Success By Six $ 900,000
• School Based Mental Health $ 1,000,000
• Opportunities for Older Youth (Job Training/Apprenticeship Program) $ 500,000
• School Home Visiting Expansion $ 1,000,000
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Mayor, the Director of Finance, the Representatives of Opportunity Agenda, and the Mayor's Legislative Liaison to the City Council.
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