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Mulberry approves immediate $500 donation to Mobile Area Community Service Center; additional funds expected next meeting
Summary
The commission approved a $500 donation to the Mobile Area Community Service Center on April 7, with plans to provide additional funds ($1,500) at the next meeting tied to chili cook-off proceeds; one commissioner abstained from the immediate vote.
The Mulberry City Commission voted on April 7 to provide a $500 donation immediately to the Mobile Area Community Service Center and indicated the commission will provide an additional $1,500 at the next meeting as funding becomes available.
A representative from the Mobile Area Community Service Center told the commission the funds will support an upcoming back-to-school distribution serving several hundred students at local schools. A commissioner disclosed Form 8B and excused themselves from the vote due to a board relationship, but participated in discussion.
Commissioners noted prior leftover backpacks from last year and discussed fundraising and available municipal funds. A motion to donate $500 now was moved and seconded; a voice vote carried, with one commissioner (identified in the transcript as Neil) abstaining. Commissioners indicated the remaining $1,500 will be provided at the next meeting, partially from upcoming chili cook-off proceeds.
The donation was described as supporting a community program to ensure students have school supplies; staff will process the donation and report back as appropriate.
