HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-16-J01H Non-Profit Contribution Policy_Amended AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution amending a policy for the City of
Waukee related to contributions made to non-profit organizations
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: City staff propose an amended policy and process for
consideration of funding for non-profit organizations.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY: Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
AMENDING A POLICY FOR THE CITY OF WAUKEE RELATED TO
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2011, the Waukee City Council approved a policy and process
related to monetary contributions made to non-profit organizations (Resolution #11-175); AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee City Council has reviewed an amendment to the policy on the matter
and finds it appropriate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 16th day of October, 2017, that it hereby approves an amended policy for the City of Waukee
related to contributions made to non-profit organizations, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
EXHIBIT A
Contributions to Non‐Profit Organizations
Process:
1. In order to be considered for funding from the City of Waukee, a non‐profit organization
or entity shall meet the following criteria:
a. Social Services
i. The organization shall provide primary needs services, including but not
limited to food and nutrition, health services, and clothing.
ii. The organization shall be based in Waukee.
iii. The majority of the services provided by the organization shall be for the
benefit of Waukee residents.
iv. The organization shall provide the majority of their services free of
charge.
v. The organization shall provide services that benefit residents of all ages.
b. Other Services
i. The organization shall provide arts, culture, and historical services with a
local focus.
2. Each September, City staff presents to the Mayor and City Council a list of those non‐
profit organizations that have received funding from the City in the last two adopted
annual budgets.
3. Each October, the Mayor and City Council review the list and gives input on those
organizations that shall be invited to submit funding requests for the upcoming fiscal
year.
4. City staff sends a letter to those organizations in October, inviting them to submit
budget requests. Such requests shall be limited to capital project and equipment
funding; requests for operations funding will not be considered.
5. City Staff presents recommendations on the funding requests at the annual City Council
budget work session. The Mayor and City Council shall review and give input on the
recommendations.
6. City Staff incorporates the Mayor and City Council input into the final recommendations
on funding levels for non‐profit organizations in the proposed annual budget.