HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-2018.07.03 CC Memo
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Hicks & City Councilmembers
From: Melanie Mesko Lee, City Administrator
Date: July 3, 2018
Item: Creating a Welcoming Committee initiative
Council Action Requested: Approve financial support for the above initiative; $9,500 for 2018 and consideration of $9,500 as part of the 2019 budget.
Background Information: The City Council held a workshop on June 8 to discuss this initiative. The issue was forwarded to the Finance Committee, who reviewed the YMCA proposal to work
with the community on a multi-faceted initiative and community conversation to vision what an inclusive community can be. It is proposed that the School District and the City share
in the initial investment to this initiative—a total commitment of $38,000 shared between the two organizations ($19,000 each).
The Finance Committee met on June 25 to discuss the financial proposal and recommends allocating $9,500 in 2018 and including $9,500 in the 2019 budget process for consideration.
Financial Impact: $19,000 over two budget cycles.
Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A
Council Committee Discussion: Finance Committee met on June 25, 2018.
Attachments:
Background material as part of the June 8 Council Workshop.