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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
DATE:	February 21, 2024

SUBJECT:	REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS UNITE/ROCK ENSEMBLE PROGRAMING.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

Young Musicians Unite is an integral partner in our city's education and music history. The impacts the program has on students' outcomes for the shockingly low cost per student is remarkable (see attached graphic).

I would like to refer this to FERC to discuss implementing all three proposals ASAP as warranted, and to be included in our 2025 budget planning process.

See additional information in attached documents.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

To be determined at Finance Committee.

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No		No

Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Young Musicians Unite Proposal
	Rock Ensemble Inflation Revisement
	Nautilus and Feinberg Fisher Rock Ensemble Annual Budget
	23 24 Budget YMU STEAM+ Revised for FULL YEAR