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: