Report Prepared by: Stephanie Dietz, Assistant City Manager
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SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds from Yes on Measure Y Committee
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept and appropriate donated funds in the amount of $24,000 from the “Yes on Measure Y Committee”. The funds will be used to support shelter improvements at the Applegate Zoo and to make facility repairs at Rahilly, McNamara and Joe Herb parks.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the donation of $24,000 from “Yes on Measure Y Committee” to support Applegate Zoo shelter improvements and facility repairs at Rahilly, McNamara and Joe Herb parks; and,
B. Increasing revenue account 424-1201-360-02-01 in the amount of $24,000 and appropriating the same in account 424-1201-647-65-00, Project 119010 - Projects to be Determined.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
FY 2018/19 City Council Priorities
DISCUSSION
During the FY 2018/19 Budget process, the Parks and Recreation Commission worked with City staff to identify on-going and one-time needs within the Applegate Zoo and various parks throughout the City. The Parks and Recreation Commission presented these items as possible budget items for consideration of the Council.
After the June 2018 election, the “Yes on Measure Y Committee” discovered that there were $24,000 in remaining donated funds. The Committee felt it would be appropriate to use the funds donated in the same manner dedicated by Measure Y. As a result, the Committee is making a donation to the City of Merced in support of one-time zoo and park improvements. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the donation and appropriate the funds to be used in support of the Applegate Zoo shelter improvements and facility improvements at Rahilly, McNamara and Joy Herb parks.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
With the City Council accepting the donation of $24,000 from the “Yes on Measure Y Committee”, funds will be appropriated in expenditure account 424-1201-647.65-00 (Capital Improvement Projects) and offset by revenue account 424-1201-360.02-01 (Contributions and Donations). There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Yes on Measure Y Committee Report