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File #: 210220    Version: 1
Type: Order Status: Approved
File created: 5/28/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/2/2020 Final action: 9/10/2020
Enactment date: 5/28/2020 Enactment #: 210220
Title: That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director provide funding equity for girls in the FY21 budget with respect to Parks and Recreation Department sports and activities as well as High School varsity sports and activities.
Sponsors: Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo

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That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director provide funding equity for girls in the FY21 budget with respect to Parks and Recreation Department sports and activities as well as High School varsity sports and activities.

 

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That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director for the upcoming FY-21 budget provide funding equity for girls: 1) Park and Recreation sports and activities and 2) High School varsity sports and activities, as city data reveals that only 35% of funds are spent for girls compared to 65% of funds for boys in these areas. The spending should be equitable between the genders (50% to 50%).