HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/05/2021 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 124, 2021, APPROPRI Agenda Item 8
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY October 5, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Nina Bodenhamer, City Give Director
Ted Hewitt, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 2021, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received by City Give for the
Golf Division's Youth Golf Scholarship Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $7,500 in philanthropic revenue received from Ted and Marguerite
Garfield by City Give for the Golf Division’s Youth Golf Scholarship Fund. The designated purpose of the gift is
to generate enthusiasm, increase access, and promote participation in the game of golf among junior golfers
(ages 17 and under) in the local community through City golf courses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Youth Golf Scholarship Fund is an initiative of the Golf Advisory Board (the “Board”) designed to generate
enthusiasm, increase access, and promote participation in the game of golf among junio r golfers (ages 17 and
under) in the local community through City golf courses.
Youth Golf Scholarships will be awarded to junior golfers at $150 per year, per applicant. Preference will be
given to residents of Fort Collins and neighboring communities. Scholarships are reviewed and awarded by the
Board on a rolling basis. Youth Golf Scholarship program details, including application process, eligibility, and
award timeline, are currently being developed by the Board in partnership with City staff and Cit y Give. The
program launches and scholarships will be awarded beginning in Spring 2022.
The volunteer Board is committed to the successful operation and maintenance of City Park Nine, Collindale,
and Southridge golf courses. The Board advises and makes recommendations related to the operations,
policies, administration, and budgeting of City golf courses.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This Ordinance will appropriate $7,500 of unanticipated philanthropic revenue for expenditure in the Golf Fund.
The funds have been received and accepted per City Give Administrative and Financial Policy.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On May 12, 2021, the Golf Advisory Board discussed the Youth Golf Scholarships. (Attachment 1)
Agenda Item 8
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Golf Board Minutes (PDF)
Golf Board
TYPE OF MEETING – (REGULAR)
May 12, 2021 6:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
05/12/21– MINUTES Page 1
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Board Members Present
o Patrick Dawson
o Ross Liggett
o John Litel
o Kathy Meyer
o James Penland
3.AGENDA REVIEW
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Kathy Meyer, seconded by Patrick Dawson, the Board voted (5:0) to
approve the April 14, 2021 Minutes.
5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Youth Scholarships
Scott mentioned that the Youth Scholarship Subcommittee met yesterday. He said Nina
approved the initial outline, and Marketing staff is working on the printed materials, as
well as the webpage. Scott reminded the Board that we need to collect $1,000 for the
program before we can start issuing the scholarships. We are hoping to start issuing
scholarships early 2022. Scott said we have received the donation boxes for the
courses, and we are hoping to be able to take donations through the new point of sale
system. John asked if the donations were tax deductible. Scott stated that Nina said the
donations would be tax deductible. John suggested the Marketing team prepare a mini
marketing strategy plan. Scott said they will be posting the information in the newsletter,
on social media and the website. We will also have the information at the counters.
Scott stated that we will do additional marketing once we start issuing the scholarships,
Kathy asked if the leagues would receive the information. Scott said we plan to get the
information to all leagues. The subcommittee will update the Board in September.
ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 124, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING PHILANTHROPIC REVENUE
RECEIVED BY CITY GIVE FOR THE GOLF DIVISION’S
YOUTH GOLF SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WHEREAS, the City has received a charitable gift of $7,500 from Ted and Marguerite
Garfield for the City’s Youth Golf Scholarship Fund; and
WHEREAS, the designated purpose of the charitable gift is to provide Youth Golf
Scholarships to generate enthusiasm, increase access, and promote participation in the game of
golf at City of Fort Collins golf courses for junior golfers who are seventeen years old or
younger; and
WHEREAS, Youth Golf Scholarships will be awarded to junior golfers at $150 per year,
per applicant, beginning in the Spring of 2022; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation benefits the public health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of promoting the game of golf among
youth in the local community; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon
recommendation of the City Manager, to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any
time during the fiscal year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations,
in combination with all previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current
estimate of actual and anticipated revenues and all other funds to be received during the fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager has recommended the appropriation described
herein and determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the
Golf Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the Golf Fund to exceed the
current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues and all other funds to be received in that Fund
during this fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated philanthropic
revenue in the Golf Fund the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($7,500) for expenditure in the Golf Fund for the Golf Division’s Youth Golf Scholarship Fund.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 5th day of
October, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of October, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 19th day of October, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk