8.D.
City Council Draft Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 09/03/2024
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Action: Use of the Council Initiative Fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the use of the Council Initiative Fund to support the Kinsey Elementary After School Program and discuss any other programs Council may like to consider funding within this fiscal year's Council Initiative Fund.
Executive Summary:
Kinsey Elementary lost its after school funding and the Boys and Girls Club is trying to raise between $60k and $80k to continue to provide after-school services to those children and families.
Financial Impact:
Cost: Up to $25,000
Account Number Budgeted: 001-09-401-1300-1-4290
FY24 Budgeted Amount: $25,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Account Number Budgeted: 001-09-401-1300-1-4290
FY24 Budgeted Amount: $25,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Policy Impact:
None
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
None
Background and History:
The Council Initiatives Fund 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.
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.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
The Council Initiative fund is intended to support all Council goals, objectives and priorities.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None