REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 5/1/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 COMMUNITY EVENTS CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM REQUESTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City council to review and approve the proposed and projected funding requests for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Events Co-Sponsorship Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Approve the received Phase I co-sponsorship requests occurring July through December of 2024.
b. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $42,800 from the General Fund 110 to be included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget to offset anticipated waived fees to support this program within the fiscal year.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The Community Events Co-Sponsorship Program is intended to facilitate the implementation of community events hosted by Corona-based non-profits by way of a fee waiver or in-kind assistance from City staff and resources. Requests for these funds are intended to be one-time only, and organizations that will be considered shall meet the following criteria of the program policy:
1. Community groups, non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations, or other government agencies.
2. Must be based within the City of Corona or must have a local branch within the City.
3. Event must be designed to accomplish one or more of the following objectives:
a. Promote the City of Corona as a desirable place to live, visit or do business.
b. Promote the City of Corona as a visitor destination and/or bring tourism associated revenue to the City.
c. Enhance quality of life and well-being of the residents of Corona.
d. Advance the City's commitment to, and pride in, being a multicultural community.
e. Encourage the development of neighborhood identity and pride.
f. Promote cultural and artistic awareness in the community.
The City reserves the right to...
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