Title
Outside Agencies Funding Program Options Briefing
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Due to 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 is seeking City Council's guidance / preference on additional options for funding outside agencies and other grass-roots, community-based organizations whose services and programs will further Council's strategic priority areas.
Discussion:
Budget Division staff will provide an overview of the current outside agency funding process and options for expansion.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Receive briefing and provide feedback.