HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-03 Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - AHS Cross CountryCONSENT 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: NOVEMBER 4, 2019
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROVING A REQUEST FROM AZUSA
HIGH SCHOOL’S CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Special Assistance Program has a complete set of guidelines and criteria for awarding
financial assistance to community-based groups and organizations to encourage enrichment programs and
opportunities. The City receives funds from the sale of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” as each participating
non-profit organization or community based organization engaged in the selling donates $250. The
proposed action will approve a Special Assistance Program application for expenditure in the amount of
$200 to the Azusa High School Cross Country Program to offset costs associated with a year-end banquet
that recognizes student athletes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve $200 of special assistance funds to the Azusa High School Cross Country Program for
associated expenses with a year-end banquet to honor the student athletes; 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
11/4/2019
The City received a request for $200 from the Azusa High School Cross Country team to offset cost
associated with a year-end banquet for the student athletes. The program benefits participants because it
is conducive of a learning experience and participants are recognized for their talents. 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 recommended expenditure of $200 to the Azusa
High School Cross Country Program.
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 is specifically reserved for funding requests from the Special
Assistance Program. The available balance on the stated account is $25,111.14 and upon Council
approval, Staff will appropriate $200 from the account 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) Application from Azusa High School Cross Country Program
Attachment 1