TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Transfer in the Amount of $1,000 From the Commission Contingency to the Community Assistance/Special Event Assistance Program to Support Fee Assistance Requests Through Fiscal Year 2026.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Authorize a transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Commission Contingency to Community Assistance/Special Event Assistance Program to support fee assistance requests through Fiscal Year 2026.
Additional Commission Options
Option 1: Authorize a transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Commission Contingency to Community Assistance/Special Event Assistance Program to support fee assistance requests through Fiscal Year 2026.
* Pros: Provides support to local non-profit organizations to assist with the costs of City services and fees. Promotes positive exposure for the City of North Port as the host community; facilitates the delivery of quality-of-life activities for residents and visitors; supports locally organized events that encourage engagement among residents and businesses; strengthens community partnerships; and contributes to local economic activity.
* Cons: Requires the reallocation of funds from another budgeted account, which may reduce the funding available for other City priorities.
Option 2: Deny a transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Commission Contingency to Community Assistance/Special Event Assistance Program to support fee assistance requests through Fiscal Year 2026.
* Pros: Preserves funding within the originating account for its intended purpose and maintains resources for other current or future City priorities.
* Cons: Reduces the assistance available to local non-profit organizations. The lack of available funding assistance may also limit the ability of local non-profit organizations to host future events within the City of North Port.
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