Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-189

 

Sponsor:  Council President at the Request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction:  February 13, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F

 

Date of Analysis:  February 15, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Ordinance Code Amendment

 

Bill Summary:  This bill amends Chapter 117 (Grants), Ordinance Code, to recognize the contribution of private funds that might be received by the City.  Authorization is given for the Mayor to make application and execute necessary documents in the form prescribed by various private philanthropic organizations and foundations for grants to be made to the City to assist in defraying the cost of projects for the furtherance of the public health, welfare, and recreation as may be available through private sources from time to time.

 

Background Information:  This will expand the Mayor’s authority to execute private sector grant contracts and related documents, allowing the City to meet the needs of foundations and philanthropic organizations which require contract and document return with greater simplicity and promptness than is presently available.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Grants

 

Fiscal Impact:  Undetermined; information from the Grants Administrator states that this legislation has no fiscal impact and that appropriations relating to grant contracts remain subject to City Council approval

 

Analyst:  Campbell