Report Prepared by: Jennifer Arellano, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Measure Y Fund Allocation in the Amount of $206,525 for Recreation Programming and Park, Zoo, One Time Events and Youth Center Upgrades
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers how to allocate available Measure Y funds for various park, Zoo, and youth center maintenance and upgrades, one-time events, and new recreation programs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the allocation of Measure Y funds in the amount of $206,525 for the proposed park, Zoo, and youth center maintenance projects, one-time events, and new recreation programming; and,
B. Allowing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments for the unprogrammed funds of $206,525.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, as recommended by Commission; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Commission/staff (identify specific finding 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
As provided for in the 2020-21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On June 5th, 2018 voters passed Measure Y, a cannabis business tax to maintain and improve Merced's police, fire, and parks and recreation services. Measure Y provides a source of independent, locally-controlled revenue from the cannabis industry to improve these city resources. Revenue is broken down by the following: 20% for Police, 20% for Fire, and 20% for Parks and Recreation. The remaining 40% is discretionary to the City Council among Police, Fire, and/or Parks and Recreation.
At the City Council meeting on June 15, 2020 many community members expressed a strong desire to see more youth program...
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