2024/06/11 City Council Resolution 2024-038 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE MEASURE M—PARKS BUDGET IN
THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 TO SPEND ON COMMUNIT EVENTS
WHEREAS; in 2018, Sonoma County voters approved Measure M, an 1/8 of a cent sales
tax measure to benefit Sonoma County Regional Parks, and city parks and recreation services,
with the City of Rohnert Park receiving approximately $600,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, Measure M funds have enabled the City of Rohnert Park to significantly
enhance its community event offerings through the Community Services Department, fostering
community connectivity and enriching the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, due to the success and expansion of community events, the City has
increased the number of events and amenities offered, while also securing sponsorships to help
offset event costs; and
WHEREAS,during FY 2021/22, the inaugural RP Jubilee on July 4th incurred expenses
that were predominantly charged to the FY 2022/23 budget, although the bulk of appropriations
were in the FY 2021/22 budget, leading to a funding imbalance; and
WHEREAS, event expenses have increased, new events have been added, and the City
desires to purchase event supplies that will result in long-term savings; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting an appropriation of$30,000 from the Measure M fund
balance to align with the current fiscal year's special event expenditures and to rectify the
funding imbalance from previous years; an
WHEREAS, this budget amendment aligns with the City Council priority of enhancing
"Community Quality of Life" by providing events that connect residents and foster a sense of
place, character, and pride in the City of Rohnert Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the Interim Finance Director to increase
appropriations in the FY 2023/24 Budget by $30,000 from the Measure M—Parks Special
Revenue Fund in account F43225300-66266.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11 th d f June, 2024.
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