2.
City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/29/2021
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Authorization: For the use of Council Initiative Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the use of the Council Initiative Fund:
- Mental health support services for the victims of the May 28, 2021 bicycle accident
- $5,000 to the Flagstaff Trails Initiative
Executive Summary:
The Council Initiatives Funds was established and included in the 2020-21 Budget. The formation of this particular fund was not driven by any singular request or need, but rather as a proactive measure to enable our City Council to approve unforeseen expenditures, from time to time, that would be of benefit to the Flagstaff community. The fund is limited in amount ($25K annual appropriation) and it does not rollover or accumulate. It is an annual appropriation.
There are numerous instances throughout the course of the fiscal year where Council may want to approve miscellaneous expenditures, for the benefit of our community, that simply do not fall neatly within a specific budget appropriation. This fund is intended to allow Council some discretion to approve such expenditures. There is no established process for doing so, other than majority support. We of course always need to stay within our legal parameters and our City Attorney can advise accordingly. Similarly, such matters should be identified on the Council meeting agenda, as an action item.
At this juncture, there have been no expenditures out of this particular fund since its inception in the existing FY2020-21 Budget.
There are numerous instances throughout the course of the fiscal year where Council may want to approve miscellaneous expenditures, for the benefit of our community, that simply do not fall neatly within a specific budget appropriation. This fund is intended to allow Council some discretion to approve such expenditures. There is no established process for doing so, other than majority support. We of course always need to stay within our legal parameters and our City Attorney can advise accordingly. Similarly, such matters should be identified on the Council meeting agenda, as an action item.
At this juncture, there have been no expenditures out of this particular fund since its inception in the existing FY2020-21 Budget.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:
- Safe & Healthy Community
- Livable Community
- Environmental Stewardship
Previous Council Decision on This:
None