HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-16 Staff Report - Finding of Public BenefitCONSENT ITEM
E-16
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MARTIN QUIROZ, PIO/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
DATE: APRIL 1, 2019
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROVING A REQUEST FROM
GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL MATH CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $200
BACKGROUND:
At the regular meeting of March 7, 2016, 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. 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 expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Gladstone
High School Math Club to secure transportation to the Opera event on May 16, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Gladstone High School Math Club
for the transportation; and
2)Make a finding that the community at-large will receive a public benefit from the
expenditure of funds for the recommended item.
ANALYSIS:
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
CITY COUNCIL
4/1/2019
Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large for Recommended Expenditures
April 1, 2019
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The City Council received a request for funding from the Gladstone High School Math Club to
sponsor the transportation to the Opera event on May 16, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated general fund impact for the recommended action is $200.00. There is $26,770.09
of available funds under the Fireworks Donation trust account 5008000141-2718.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Martin Quiroz Talika M. Johnson
PIO/Neighborhood Improvement Coordinator Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachments:
1)Special Assistance Program Application