HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-6 Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - VeteransCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MARTIN QUIROZ, NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2019
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROVING A REQUEST FOR THE
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CITRUS COLLEGE VETERANS PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
In the City’s Special Assistance Program, a complete set of guidelines and criteria has been
developed for awarding financial assistance to community based groups and organizations to
encourage enrichment programs and opportunities 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 expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College to
assist with the expenses associated with the 14th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” event on
November 7, 2019.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve an expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus
College for associated expenses with the 14th annual “Saluting Our Veterans”; 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
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
10/21/2019
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.
The City received a request for $200 from the Associated Students of Citrus College to sponsor
the 14th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” event on November 7, 2019. The program will honor
Veterans from co-sponsoring cities, including the City of Azusa. The program benefits
participants because it is conducive of a learning experience and participants are enriched with
civic responsibility. To remain consistent with the Special Assistance Program guidelines, Staff
recommends approving an expenditure in the amount of $200.
These actions approve a finding of public benefit and recommend expenditure of $200 to the
Associated Students of Citrus College.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Trust account 50-08-000-141-2718 was set up to track donations the City receives from non-
profit organizations and/or community based organizations engaged in the selling of safe and
sane fireworks. The donations received in this trust account are typically used for funding
requests from the Special Assistance Program. The available balance on the stated account is
$25,311.14 and upon Council approval, Staff will appropriate $200 from account 50-08-000-
141-2718 for the recommended actions.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by:
Martin Quiroz Sergio Gonzalez
Neighborhood Improvement Coordinator City Manager
Fiscal Impact Review:
Talika M. Johnson
Director of Administrative Services
Attachment:
1) Citrus College Request Letter
2) Special Assistance Program
Attachment 1
Attachment 2