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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 27, 2020
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN A YARD SIGN PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE
FUNDS FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
BACKGROUND:
The Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) has closed all schools for the remainder of the academic
year due to COVID-19. Students are working from home and the High School Graduation Ceremony
has been cancelled. At the April 20, 2020 City Council meeting, Mayor Gonzales inquired if Council
would be interested in participating in a program to recognize High School Seniors by purchasing and
installing yard signs to recognize their achievement. By consensus, Council agreed to have the item
brought back for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1) Provide direction regarding participating in the High School Senior Recognition Program; and
2)Authorize expenditure of up to $4,000 to purchase banner(s) and/or yard signs and coordinate
delivery and installation.
ANALYSIS:
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, high school seniors in Azusa will not have the ability to
participate in a High School Graduation Ceremony. City Council has expressed an interest to support
local high school seniors during these difficult times. Council has established a fund to provide
donations for local worthy causes. In the past, they have included paying for bus transportation services
for local sports teams and school bands. The City is in support of acknowledging Azusa high school
graduates by displaying banners and yard sign(s) throughout the City to honor the graduates. The
recommended action requests use of City funds to purchase banners and/or yard signs and coordinate
delivery and installation.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
4/27/2020
Special Meeting
High School Yard Sign Program
April 27, 2020
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FISCAL IMPACT:
$10,000 is budgeted in the City Council’s donation/contributions account 10-08-000-000-7050, and is
fully available for the recommended purpose.
Prepared by:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager