Explanation
City Council established a special purpose subfund titled “Mayor-Information/Education/Events” via 0653-2004 as a mechanism for the deposit of donations for the purpose of funding certain community educational/informational activities and events. This legislation was repealed via 2155-2005 to provide clarification on the purposes for which this subfund could be utilized.
Further clarification to and update of 2155-2005 is now warranted. In particular, 2155-2005 authorizes appropriation, not to exceed the cash in the fund, in only the services category. In order to post expenses in any category other than services (supplies, for example), multiple letters of transfer of appropriation are necessary throughout the year, creating needless administrative burden. This legislation is put forth, in part, to allow for appropriations to be made in any expense category as needed, and again, not to exceed the available cash in the fund. It also clarifies and broadens the list of potential city events and community activities for which this subfund can be used to allow for greater flexibility as new needs arise.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to reestablish a special purpose subfund titled “Mayor-Information/Education/Events” for the purpose of depositing donations received for the promotion and execution of various city events, activities, and initiatives; to appropriate an amount up to, but not to exceed, the cash, not encumbered for any other purpose, within the special purpose fund; to authorize the expenditure of said funds received for such purposes; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to repeal 2155-2005.
Body
WHEREAS, this Council established a special purpose subfund titled “Mayor-Information/Education/Events” via ordinance 0653-2004 as a mechanism for the deposit of donations to fund community educational/informational activities and events; an...
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