Title
Outside Agencies Funding Program Discussion
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Due to the 2008 recession, coupled with increasing requests for funding, City Council affirmed the decision to eliminate outside agency funding unless the services provided directly supported City departments (defined as work that, if ceased, would cause corresponding or larger increases in the City budget or workload). This remains the City's practice regarding funding outside agencies.
Staff briefed the Council at the October 9, 2024 meeting regarding options for expanding outside agency funding. Staff is seeking City Council's guidance / preference on those options for funding outside agencies and other grass-roots, community-based organizations whose services and programs will further Council's strategic priority areas.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Provide guidance on options presented.