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Hearing on Releasing $787,245 for Public Space Conservancy Project

Original title: Hearing - Release of Reserved Funds - Office of Economic and Workforce Development - Public Space Conservancy Project - $787,245

Record date · November 29, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a hearing to consider releasing $787,245 in to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for a Public Space Conservancy project.

Why it matters

This hearing determines whether $787,245 in previously set-aside city funds will be released to support a specific public space project managed by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Office of Economic and Workforce Development

The agency is the recipient of the funds if the committee approves the release.

Directly affected

Public Space Conservancy

The organization or project entity is the intended beneficiary of the $787,245 allocation.

Key Facts

  • The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the release of $787,245 in reserved funds.
  • The funds are designated for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
  • The purpose of the funding is for a Public Space Conservancy project.
  • The legislative file number for this action is 181168.
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  • The item was introduced on November 29, 2018.
  • The current status of the item is 'Pending Committee Action'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is to decide whether to release $787,245 in to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for a Public Space Conservancy project.
Has the money been approved yet?
No, the item is currently .

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Release of Reserved Funds

The document indicates a process where funds are held in reserve and require specific committee action to be released, suggesting a layer of oversight on departmental spending.

Connected Entities

Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Budget and Finance Committee
OrganizationOffice of Economic and Workforce Development“The agency requesting the release of reserved funds.”Map →
OrganizationBudget and Finance Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the fund release.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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