2011/04/26 City Council Resolution 2011-34RESOLUTION 2011 -34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
FOUNDATION AS A 501(c)(3) NON - PROFIT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO LEGALLY
ESTABLISH THE FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert P ark was incorporated in 1962 as a General Law
California Municipal Corporation;
WHEREAS, since incorporation, the City has operated as a municipal government entity,
providing the facilities, services, and programs of a City;
WHEREAS, these facilities, services, and programs provide a benefit and value to the
citizens and businesses of and visitors to the City;
WHEREAS, the City has been facing difficult financial times during the last several
years, and has experienced service cutbacks and personnel reductions;
WHEREAS, the City has a more limited capacity to provide financial and staff support to
those City programs, events, celebrations, and recreational and cultural activities that cause and
support a sense of community; and
WHEREAS, in the future the City will likely have to rely increasingly on the good will,
generosity, and contributions /donations of its citizens and business persons to support, the
programs, events, celebrations, and recreational and cultural activities of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby supports the
establishment of the City of Rohnert Park Foundation as a 501(c)(3) non - profit corporation for
the purpose of benefiting the community at large and raising funds in connection with the
development of civic projects within the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
City Manager to take all necessary actions to legally establish and administer the affairs of the
Foundation.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Council be provided with semi- annual
reports on the programs and progress of this Foundation.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
this 26th day of April, 2011.
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AHANOTU: AYE ALLINAN: AYE CKENZIE: AY TA RD: AYE BELFORTE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)