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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: FEBRUARY 3, 2020
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROVING A REQUEST FROM AZUSA
HIGH SCHOOL’S JROTC
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 Azusa High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to fund educational
trips to historical sites around Los Angeles and for the purchase of new color guard equipment for use
when they represent the City of Azusa at various functions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve an expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Azusa High School JROTC to fund
educational trips to historical sites around Los Angeles and to purchase new color guard
equipment for use when they represent the City of Azusa at various functions; 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
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
2/3/2020
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 Azusa High School JROTC to be used for attendance at
formal functions in the community, as well as for the purchase of vital new equipment that is not covered
by the United States Army or Azusa Unified School District budgets. 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 recommended expenditure of $200 to the Azusa
High School JROTC.
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 $24,911.14 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 Finance and Human Resources
Attachments:
1) Application from Azusa High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Attachment 1