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Community Services
SUBJECT:
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Co-Sponsorship Application Cycle One (1) FY 2024/2025
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Review and approve (17) Co-Sponsorships recommended for the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year (July 2024 through June 2025) totaling $41,728 in in-kind support as recommended by the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
• Increase citizen involvement by seeking community input.
• Increase citizen involvement by promoting healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of all ages.
DISCUSSION:
The current Co-Sponsorship procedure, as approved by the Parks, Community and Human Services Commission and City Council, requires organizations to submit all Co-Sponsorship requests for activities taking place during the next fiscal year between February 1-February 28 Cycle One (1) or between September 1-September 30 Cycle Two (2).
All organizations considering Co-Sponsorship must meet all Co-Sponsorship criteria (Attachment A - Co-Sponsorship Policy), including proof of non-profit status (501 c3) or proof that the event is not for profit. Organizations must be based in the incorporated boundaries of the City of Fontana. The requested “Event” must benefit and be open to Fontana residents, and organizations must adhere to the outlined Co-Sponsorship tier rating. Brief descriptions of the Cycle One (1) individual applications are provided here - Attachment B - Co-Sponsorship Application Descriptions.
Seventeen (17) eligible applications were received during the February 2024 request period, (12) requesting assistance with community events, and (5) facility use requests. (Attachment C - Organizations Applying for Co-Sponsorship, and Attachment D - Co-Sponsorship In-Kind Cost Breakdown).
Tier Levels:
Tier One:
Applying organization provides a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of program resources and funding.
Tier Two:
Applying organization provides a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of program resources and funding.
Tier Three:
Applying organization provides a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of program resources and funding.
Although all organizations requesting funding must provide a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of program funding, tier funding levels do not apply to organizations requesting the use of facilities during regular center hours.
The City Council has approved funding for Co-Sponsorships in the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget in the amount of $37,500. Requested funding during the February Cycle One (1) application period totaled $41,728.00. Approval of all seventeen (17) would leave a deficit balance of ($4,228.00).
All applications were discussed and reviewed at the regular Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission meeting on April 25, 2024. The Commission individually reviewed the seventeen (17) applications and approved the recommendation of Co-Sponsorship requests to be moved forward for the City Council to review and consider.
After reviewing the applications, the Commission unanimously recommended seventeen (17) applications for full funding of in-kind services.
Approved Applications
Below are the recommended applications that were approved:
|
Group |
Event |
In-Kind Request |
Commission Recommended Funding |
|
Uplifting Youth Foundation |
Bring it to the Stage |
$1,788.00 |
$1,788.00 |
|
Fontana Boxing Club |
Ring of Champs Boxing Show |
$2,244.00 |
$2,244.00 |
|
Working Dogs for Warriors |
A Sound Mind |
$1,892.00 |
$1,892.00 |
|
Concerned Citizens for the Development of N. Fontana |
Chill n Grill BBQ Cook Off |
$2,852.00 |
$2,852.00 |
|
New Life Church of Fontana |
“The Elephant in the Room” Production |
$2,052.00 |
$2,052.00 |
|
Hayes Events |
Soulful Taste of the Holidays |
$556.00 |
$556.00 |
|
Water of Life Community Church |
Trunk or Treat |
$7,620.00 |
$7,620.00 |
|
Fontana Aquatics Club |
Veterans Day Classic |
$3,920.00 |
$3,920.00 |
|
Fontana C.A.P. |
C.A.P. Resource Fair & Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution |
$1,886.00 |
$1,886.00 |
|
Project Boon |
Eat & Be Well |
$2,564.00 |
$2,564.00 |
|
Fontana Foundation of Hope |
Walk for Kids |
$10,666.00 |
$10,666.00 |
|
Miss Fontana |
Miss Fontana Pageant |
$3,688.00 |
$3,688.00 |
|
Girl Scouts of San Gregorino |
Monthly Meetings |
Facility Use |
Facility Use |
|
AARP |
AARP Luncheon Meeting |
Facility Use |
Facility Use |
|
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Counseling Combat Veterans Affairs |
Facility Use |
Facility Use |
|
Fontana Chamber of Commerce |
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon |
Facility Use |
Facility Use |
FISCAL IMPACT:
City Council approved in-kind support for Co-Sponsorships in the FY 2024/2025 operating budget in the amount of $37,500. Requested funding during the February Cycle One (1) application period totaled $41,728. Approval of all seventeen (17) events will result in an increase of in-kind support of $4,228.00 for FY 2024/25.
MOTION:
Approve the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission recommendation.