The City Council finds that monetary donations to support City sponsored activities and programs carry out the purpose and intent of the Ordinance and are, therefore, critical for an applicant to demonstrate an effective community benefits plan.
Accordingly, 80 of the 100 points awardable under this Subsection 7. shall only be awarded if the Applicant pledges to voluntarily provide a public benefit to a public use (or a combination thereof), the applicant to the following City sponsored programs/causes: (a) senior citizen programs, (b) City beautification efforts, (c) fund for enforcement of illegal cannabis operations, (d) public safety, (e) housing programs, (f) recreation services, (g) infrastructure, (h) general fund, and/or (i) any other proposed City efforts. Beyond the above, no further direct financial contributions shall be considered as part of an applicant's community benefits plan.
The remaining 20 of the 100 points awardable under this Subsection 7. shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
(a) Up to 10 points - A description of a social responsibility plan to include identification of a community liaison and plans to aide and participate in the non-profits, community-based organizations, civic
organizations, or social services organizations.
(b) Up to 10 points - A description of a plan to develop a public health outreach and educational program that outlines the risks of youth use of cannabis and that identifies resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction.