HomeMy WebLinkAboutOutside Agency Funding - ACT for Multiple Sclerosis Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016CITY OF PALM DESERT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Staff Report
Request: Review and Approve Outside Agency Funding (Charitable Contributions) for
ACT for Multiple Sclerosis for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Submitted By: Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director
Date: July 9, 2015
Contents: Draft Minutes - Outside Agency Committee meeting of June 17, 2015
Recommendation
By Minute motion, that the City Council:
1. Approve the award of charitable contributions in the amount of $5,000 to ACT for
Multiple Sclerosis (ACT for MS) with associated restrictions and conditions; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute agreement with said agency for awarded funding.
Background
Applications were received and reviewed according to standard annual procedure and the majority
were approved at the Council meeting of May 13, 2015. At that meeting, Council requested that the
Committee reconsider one of the applications received, ACT for MS, which was not recommended
by the Committee for funding. ACT for MS is a locally founded organization and all funding provided
would remain in the valley for residents who attend their facility.
The Committee reviewed the application and recommends that Council approve a $5,000 award to
ACT for MS contingent upon all funding being utilized for the program in Palm Desert.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of this request will result in the ACT for MS receiving $5,000 as a charitable contribution
for FY 2015/2016.
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Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director
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Wohlmuth, City Manager
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MINUTES
OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE /
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Gibson called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present
Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director / Committee Chair
Robert Spiegel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Susan Marie Weber, Mayor
John Wohlmuth, City Manager
Also Present
Niamh Ortega, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Absent
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
MOTION was made by Member Weber to approve as presented the Minutes of the
regular meeting of the Outside Agency / Charitable Contributions Funding
Committee held on May 13, 2015. Motion was seconded by Member Wohlmuth and
carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with, Gibson, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE; Spiegel
ABSTAIN; Erwin ABSENT.
ORAL COMMUNICATION — None.
OLD BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUESTS FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING
ACT FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS — Request in the amount of $9,408
Per Council request, this item was brought back to the Committee from the
May 13, 2015 meeting for further discussion and reconsideration. The
Committee agreed that a recommendation should be put forth to award
$5,000 to ACT for Multiple Sclerosis with the caveat that any and all funding
awarded be used exclusively within the boundary and facilities in Palm
Desert.
MOTION was made by Member Spiegel to award funding in the amount of $5,000;
$2,500 for aquatic pool therapy and $2,500 for strength training as outlined in the
request for funding. Motion was seconded by Member Wohlmuth and carried by a
4-0 vote, with, Gibson, Spiegel, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE; Erwin ABSENT.
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June 17, 2015
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS — None.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS — It was suggested that all agencies receiving Outside
Agency funding for FY 2015/2016 be encouraged to utilize Desert Willow as a prospective
location for fund-raising events and activities. This request will be incorporated into all
cover letters being distributed with the agreements.
X. NEXT MEETING DATE — To be determined.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Member Spiegel to adjourn the meeting at 2:11 p.m. Motion
was seconded by Member Wohlmuth and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Gibson,
Spiegel, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE; Erwin ABSENT.
Niamh Ortega, Recording Secretary