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Consideration of Expressing Town Council Support for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers’ Club - Black Student Movement Project
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Town Council to consider the request for ideological support for the request.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk and Town Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando and Rebecca Buzzard
INFORMATION: The Town Council has received a request from Tiz Giordano to support the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers’ Club fundraiser for the UNC Black Student Movement (BSM). The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers’ Club is in the process of starting a fundraiser for the BSM and has indicated that the BSM is ready to receive a financial contribution of up to $5,000. The Finance Director and Town Attorney have concurred that a financial contribution is not allowed but the Town Council can express ideological support. This would allow permission to use the Town’s logo and to list the Town of Carrboro as a supporter/sponsor.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution.