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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-097 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES `-' RESOLUTION NO. 15-97 L. - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR LINO LAKES AMBASSADORS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes Ambassadors represent the City of Lino Lakes at numerous parades and community events throughout the region; and WHEREAS, the Ambassadors Program presents a positive image of the City of Lino Lakes; and WHEREAS, the City Council provided funds to the Lino Lakes Ambassadors in 2015 for refurbishing the parade float and supports funding the program in future years; and WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes Ambassadors remains an active program and reports its activities to the City Council on an annual basis. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that $1,500 is allocated to the 2016 budget and annually thereafter until by Council action the funding is either rescinded, raised, or reduced. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October 2015. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Roeser and was duly seconded by Council Member Kusterman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Roeser, Kusterman, Rafferty, Reinert The following,voted against same: none (sent - Stoesz) ATTEST: u is e Bartell, Ci Cle 4111111111 Jeff Rein: rayor CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson MEETING DATE: October 12, 2015 TOPIC: Annual Appropriation for Lino Lakes Ambassadors VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION The Council is being asked to consider a resolution that establishes an annual budget expenditure of $1,500 for the Lino Lakes Ambassadors Program. BACKGROUND In March 2015 the City Council approved expenditures for reconstructing the Lino Lakes Ambassadors float. The float was ten years old and in need of repair. Volunteers were used in the refurbishing project. The City Council expressed interest in providing city funds on a yearly basis to help the Ambassadors Program with its annual costs of around $12,000. As directed by the Council, the 2016 budget includes an appropriation of $1,500 towards the Lino Lakes Ambassadors Program. Resolution No. 15-97 would establish an annual appropriation of $1,500 each budget year until by Council action the funding is rescinded, raised, or reduced. RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution No. 15-97, establishing an annual appropriation of $1,500 for the Lino Lakes Ambassadors Program. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 15-97