City Funding for Happy Brew, Inc. Vocational Training Program

Original title: ORD Approp $25,000 From the Multiyear Prog & Initiatives - Council Dist 5 CBA - Contingency Acct to the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Happy Brew, Inc. for the Art Force Vocational Training Prog as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Thru a Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Happy Brew; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Happy Brew, Inc. For the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci) 5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/1/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 5-0 6/1/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0 6/2/26 F Amend/Approve 7-0 6/9/26 CO Amend/Approve 14-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a $25,000 grant for Happy Brew, Inc. to support their Art Force vocational training program. The ordinance waives standard competitive bidding requirements to allow for a direct contract with the organization.

Why it matters

This ordinance reallocates $25,000 from the Council District 5 contingency account to provide direct funding for a specific nonprofit vocational program, bypassing the city's usual competitive grant process.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Happy Brew, Inc.

The organization receives $25,000 in city funding and enters into a direct contract with the city.

Directly affected

Council District 5

The district's contingency account is reduced by $25,000 to fund the grant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $25,000 grant?

The funds are intended to support the Art Force vocational training program operated by Happy Brew, Inc.

Why was the competitive bidding process waived?

The ordinance explicitly waives Section 118.107 of the City Ordinance Code to allow the city to enter into a direct contract with Happy Brew, Inc. instead of using the standard .

Who is responsible for making sure the money is spent correctly?

The Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Dept is responsible for oversight of the grant agreement.

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