City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 210220

• 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

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/10/2020	5	City Council	Work completed
9/8/2020	4	Finance	Work completed
6/4/2020	3	Finance	Kept in committee
5/28/2020	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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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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Official Text

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%).