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Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting $25,000 to be utilized for the implementation stage of labeling Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project as historic markers.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The item be deferred.
Recommendation of Landmarks Preservation Commission on 01-08-07: Supports the provision of appropriate financial assistance by the City for the implementation stage of the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-22-07: The item be deferred and directs finance staff to determine where funds are available for the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: That unappropriated Room Tax funds in the amount of $7,371.02 be allocated to the Racine County Roots of Freedom Underground Railroad Heritage Trail and that the Committee forward their recommendation of allocating any unappropriated City of Racine Special Event Funds as of December 31, 2006, currently estimated at $2,200.00, being managed by the Racine Convention and Visitor's Bureau to this project. The Committee further recommends that the Racine County Roots of Freedom Underground Railroad Heritage Trail formally apply to the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau and The City of Racine Community Development Block Grant Commitee for additional funding. Finally, the Committee recommends reintroducing this item as a new communication to further the exploration of funding when the petitioner has explored these other funding sources.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available.