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November 15, 2021
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CONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICO DE ANDA-SCAIA, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2021
SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION AND FUND DISBURSEMENT ON
BEHALF OF GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Special Assistance Program was established to support local community-based
organizations, non-profits and campus-recognized clubs that serve a public benefit to the
community at-large. The Program has a complete set of guidelines and criteria for awarding
financial assistance to organizations in the form of small donations that encourage enrichment
programs and opportunities for Azusa residents.
The City receives funds for this program each year from the sale of ‘Safe and Sane Fireworks’,
as each participating community and non-profit organization engaged in fireworks booth sales
donates $250 as part of their vendor application. The proposed action will approve a Special
Assistance Program application for expenditures in the amount of $200 to the Gladstone High
School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program in order to help offset costs
associated with student field trips and equipment used for conducting color guards and other
service activities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve $200 of Special Assistance funds to the Gladstone High School Junior ROTC
Program for associated expenses related to student field trips and equipment used for
conducting color guards and other service activities; and
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
11/15/2021
Special Assistance Program
November 15, 2021
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2)Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the
expenditure of funds for the recommended items.
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 of up to $200.
The City received a request for $200 from the Gladstone High School Junior ROTC program to
offset costs associated with student field trips and special equipment needed to conduct color
guards and other activities in the service of the local community. The program benefits
participants by providing diverse learning and leadership-building experiences outside of the
classroom through educational field trips and various community service activities. The program
also highlights as its mission the importance of preparing youth to become college and career
ready, and program alumni and parents are involved similarly in these efforts. Staff recommends
approval of the application and an expenditure in the amount of $200 in accordance with Special
Assistance Program guidelines.
These actions approve a finding of public benefit and recommended expenditure of $200 to the
Gladstone High School Junior ROTC Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A trust account (50-08-000-141-2718) was established to administer donations that the City
receives from non-profit and community-based organizations engaged in annual sales of ‘safe
and sane fireworks’. The donations received in this trust account are specifically reserved for
funding requests from the Special Assistance Program. The current available balance on the
stated account is $29,882.08 and upon Council approval, Staff will appropriate $200 from this
account for the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Nico De Anda-Scaia Sergio Gonzalez
Deputy City Manager City Manager
Attachments:
1) Application from Gladstone High School Junior ROTC Program
Attachment 1