Authorize Appropriation of $5.7 Million for Council Priority ProjectsCity Council MeetingMay 2, 2023Agenda Item 15.2 Background•At the December 12, 2022 Council meeting, the Council discussed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Budget results and General Fund Reserves•Council action 2022-12-13-1502 approved the appropriation of $5,667,000 from the General Fund for Council Priority Projects to be guided by the Budget/Finance/Economic Development Committee•The Committee met in March and April of 2023 and approved two motions with project funding recommendations for the full Council approval Committee Recommendation:Recommendation with Adjustment Committee Recommendation Project Name$100,000$350,000MLK Underpass Enhancements$375,000$375,000Souza Park Restroom$230,000$180,000Swenson Park - fencing$50,000$50,000Dignity Alcove$225,000$225,000Anti-illegal dumping reward program$225,000$225,000Pilot Gun Buy back program$625,000$625,000Crime Stopper Reward augmentation$1,000,000$1,000,000Youth Pilot Program (I am Ready)$300,000$300,000VanBuskirk Building Demolition$35,000$35,000Silver Lake Assessment$500,000$500,000Generators - 2 fire stations$250,000$250,000Broken Window Program$300,000$300,000Civic Auditorium assessment$461,000$461,000Youth Services Programs via Grant/NOFA process$15,500$15,500Sister City Association$275,000$275,000Bob Hope Theatre $400,000$200,000City owned baseball fields repairs/improvements$300,500$300,500Contingency$5,667,000$5,667,000T otal RecommendationRecommendation: •Discuss and consider the funding allocation recommended by the Budget/Finance/Economic Development Council Committee •Authorize a FY 2022-23 appropriation and any necessary transfers for the $5,667,000 earmarked from the FY 2021-22 General Fund balanceStaff Recommendation: •Have Hollywood Cares, I am Ready Youth Pilot Program and Dignity Alcove facility improvement projects utilize the standard City process for funding.•Standard process ensures compliance with competitive bidding statutes to protect from misuse of public funds and provide a fair opportunity to qualified applicants.
Next Steps•Tonight’s action authorizes adding the budget for the approved projects•Next, Staff will begin the necessary project planning and procurement processes to implement each project•Grant funded projects will continue to take priority over General Fund projects, as grant funds are time sensitive and subject to expiration and/or penalties Questions?