Office of the City Manager
Reference: Establishing a public purpose for donations to nonprofits planned in the 2025 budget
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Kathryn Mortensen, Budget and Performance Manager
Date Prepared: October 3, 2024
PURPOSE
To establish a public purpose for donations to nonprofits planned in the 2025 budget.
BACKGROUND
The State Constitution prohibits donations of funds to any corporation, including non-profit corporations. Courts have created an exception that allows donation by government entities with a finding of a public purpose benefiting the community. Each year, the City Council donates to nonprofits that serve a public purpose and provide a benefit to the residents of the City of Brighton. This resolution establishes the amounts for known donations to nonprofits that are planned in the 2025 budget for a total of $261,264 and sets out the public purpose for these donations. This includes the following amounts:
|
Boys and Girls Club |
$ 86,764 |
|
Legacy |
$ 160,000 |
|
Colorado Legal Services |
$ 12,000 |
|
Almost Home |
$ 2,500 |
Staff is recommending approval of this resolution to ensure the amounts appropriated in the budget for these organizations can be spent in a timely manner.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution