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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: DON PENMAN, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOUIE F. LACASELLA, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES
SUMMARY:
In March of 2016, the City Council approved a Special Assistance Program establishing a set of
guidelines and criteria for awarding financial assistance to community based groups and organizations.
Funding for the program is available through a $250 donation that the City receives from each non-profit
organization or community based organization engaged in the selling of “Safe and Sane Fireworks.” The
proposed action will approve a Special Assistance Program application for an expenditure in the amount
of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College to secure transportation for the Gladstone High
School Marching Band to participate in the 12th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” event on November 8,
2017.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College for
the transportation of the Gladstone High School Marching Band; and
2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of
the funds for the recommended item.
DISCUSSION:
Community groups and organizations often request funding assistance from the City for special programs
or services they provide to the community. The Special Assistance Program was designed for community
groups and organizations dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities to Azusa youth in
an effort to create skilled and capable individuals in a variety of disciplines, and to financially assist
community groups and organizations in developing programs diversifying experiences for the community
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
9/18/2017
Finding of Public Benefit
September 18, 2017
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or seeking participation in educational programs. Eligible community groups and organizations can apply
for funding up to $200.
The City received a request for $300 from the Associated Students of Citrus College to sponsor the
transportation of the Gladstone High School Marching Band to perform at the 12th annual “Saluting Our
Veterans” event on November 8, 2017. To remain consistent with the Special Assistance Program
guidelines, Staff recommends approving an expenditure in the amount of $200.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed recommendations. Included in the FY 2017-18
budget, under account number 10-08-000-000-7050, $10,000 was budgeted for donations and
contributions.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Louie F. Lacasella Talika M. Johnson
Senior Management Analyst Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved:
Don Penman
Interim City Manager
Attachments:
1) Citrus College Request Letter