HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-5 - Finding of Public BenefitCONSENT ITEM
E-5
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MARIE MACIAS, INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DATE: MAY 2, 2016
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES
SUMMARY:
The City Council approved the Special Assistance Program establishing a set of guidelines and criteria
for awarding financial assistance to community based groups and organizations at the regular meeting of
March 7, 2016. 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.” This action will approve a Special Assistance Program application for an expenditure
in the amount of $200 to Azusa High School Jr. Varsity and Varsity Baseball Teams.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an expenditure in the amount of $200 to Azusa High School Jr. Varsity and Varsity
Baseball Teams for purchase of equipment and uniforms; and
2)Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of
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 or seeking participation in educational programs. Eligible community groups and
organizations can apply for funding up to $200.
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
5/2/2016
Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large for Recommended Expenditures
May 2, 2016
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The Mayor has requested that the Council approve funding for the Azusa High School Jr. Varsity and
Varsity Baseball teams and make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit
from this expenditure.
The application is on file in the City Clerk’s Office for review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is currently a balance of $22,045 in the Special Assistance Program Fund.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Marie Macias, MMC Talika M. Johnson
Interim Assistant City Clerk Interim Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
Management Analyst City Manager