HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2021-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY
GOVERNING THE USE OF BUDGETED DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
WHEREAS, from time to time, the City Council includes funding in the City's
budget for City Council Members to spend on discretionary projects of their choosing that
benefit the community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget includes a line item of
$5,000 for each Councilmember identified as community assistance ("Community
Assistance Funds"); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget includes a line item of
$15,000 for each Councilmember identified as district improvements ("District
Improvement Funds"); and
WHEREAS, Council anticipates that future City Budgets will include allocations for
Community Assistance Funds and District Improvement Funds in amounts subject to
Council review and approval in such future budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a policy governing how budgeted
Community Assistance Funds and District Improvement Funds may be spent by individual
Councilmembers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that budgeted Community
Assistance Funds and District Improvement Funds will be spent by individual
Councilmembers in accordance with the following.
1. Community Assistance Funds. Community Assistance Funds may be spent on
one or more of following eligible expenses:
• Contributions to non-profit organizations that provide services to Cathedral
City residents.
• Support for school-based organizations in Cathedral City schools including
but not limited to choirs, bands, performing and visual arts programs,
athletics, and school clubs.
• Support for government or tribal social services agencies addressing issues
of concern to the Councilmember such as programs for the homeless.
• Support for unbudgeted activities sponsored by City commissions or
committees.
• Tickets, tables, or sponsorships for events supporting local charitable, tribal,
governmental, or school organizations.
• Tickets, tables, or sponsorships for Chamber of Commerce events.
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• Other expenditures which the City Council may determine, from time to
time, provide community benefit.
Individual Councilmembers may directly authorize the expenditure of available funds from
their Community Assistance Funds for any of the uses identified as allowable in the
foregoing list. Under no circumstances may Community Assistance Funds be provided
to for-profit businesses or for any use that would constitute a gift of public funds under
California Law.
2. District Improvement Funds. District Improvement Funds may be spent on one
or more of following eligible expenses, either within a Councilmembers District or within
any portion of the City's boundary, as it may change from time to time.
Funds budgeted for improvements may be spent on the following:
• Improvements to neighborhood parks or public facilities that are not included
elsewhere in the City budget. Such improvements may include but are not
limited to additional trees, lights, picnic tables or benches, security
improvements, or exercise equipment.
• Purchase of recreational or sports equipment for use at public parks and
facilities.
• Entry monuments in the public right of way to designate neighborhoods and
street sign toppers to designate neighborhoods.
• Informational flyers or mailers to inform the public.
• Small neighborhood or community events.
• Emergency preparedness supplies for broad distribution to the public.
Individual Councilmembers may directly authorize the expenditure of available funds from
their District Improvement Fund for any of the uses identified as allowable in the foregoing
list. Under no circumstances may improvement funding be utilized for improvements to
private property or for any other use that would constitute a gift of public funds under
California Law. All applicable laws, regulations and ordinances related to public works of
improvements and purchasing shall be followed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Cathedral City this 9th day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Ross, Lamb and Carnevale; Mayor Pro Tern Gutierrez
and Mayor Gregory
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Tracey R: Martinez, City CIe`r
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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