HomeMy WebLinkAbout8220RESOLUTION NO. 8220
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR IN -
KIND SUPPORT AND/OR THE CONTRIBUTION OF CITY RESOURCES BY
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROPOSING- SPECIAL EVENTS WITHIN THE
CITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6038
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands receives many requests from various nonprofit organizations
seeking relief from the payment of fees and/or the contribution of City resources associated with special
events proposed to be conducted by such organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands desires to promote the economic health of the City and
encourages the use and patronage of local businesses by nonprofit organizations conducting special
events within the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Redlands to establish a policy for
the consideration of requests by nonprofit corporations for the City's in -kind support and/or the City" s
contribution of City resources towards the special event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
S ection 1. To the extent permitted by law, the City Council will consider requests by
nonprofit organizations for in -kind support and/or the contribution of City resources associated with
special events proposed to be conducted by such organizations provided the following criteria are
satisfied:
A. The nonprofit organization demonstrates that it is a federal and/or - state approved valid
nonprofit organization, and possesses a current City of Redlands business license;
B. The proposed special event will provide a direct and tangible benefit to the City of
Redlands;
C. The proposed special event will offer the residents of the City of Redlands opportunities to
participate in a unique community event or activity that is not otherwise available within the City;
D. The proposed special event is designed, intended, and organized in a manner that will result
in the substantial patronage of a number of businesses located within the City, and/or involve the
participation of several community organizations;
E. The nonprofit organization will positively identify and advertise both the special event and
the City of Redlands on a regional scale, and the proposed special event is of a nature that will convey a
positive image for the City;
F. The proposed special event will not unreasonably subject the City of Redlands to
foreseeable potential legal or financial liability;
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G. The proposed special event is not limited in attendance on the basis of any discriminatory
criteria, and is not designed to persuade or induce membership into the nonprofit organization;
Section 2. Nonprofit organizations requesting in -kind support and/or the contribution of
City resources for special events shall be prepared to report on their efforts to patronize Redlands'
businesses for promotional products at the time the request for in -kind support and/or the contribution
of City resources City's support is requested.
Section 3. The City Council hereby delegates authority to the City Manager, and his or her
designee, to consider and approve requests by nonprofit organizations for in -kind support and/or the
contribution of City resources for special events in an amount up to and including Five Thousand dollars
($5,000), or the City Manager may forward such requests to the City Council for consideration.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 18th ,lily —of a 2021.
Paul T. Barich, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J e Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of May, 2021 by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Tejeda, Davis, Guzman -Lowry; Mayor Barich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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Je e Donaldson, City Clerk
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