TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Pamela J. Megill, MMC, City Clerk
Kimberly Leonard, CLGFO, CLGBO, CPA, MPA, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: September 23, 2024
RE:
Title
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate $15,000 funding for the Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance Cultural and Educational Exchange
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal VI - Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement.
Executive Summary:
The Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance (FSAFA) will be hosting nine teachers and three high school students from Saint Avold, France as part of a cultural and educational exchange on October 18-30, 2024. Council is asked to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment (BOA) 2025-6 to appropriate $15,000 from Other Appropriations for lodging, meals, and transportation.
Background:
The City of Fayetteville established a sister city relationship with Saint Avold, France on September 27th, 1993, following a unanimous Council vote in support of the resolution.
FSAFA is a nonprofit organization providing community outreach and fundraising efforts to sustain the International Sister City program between the City and Saint Avold.
Issues/Analysis:
None
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
1. Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-6 to appropriate funding for FSAFA.
2. Do not adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-6 and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council move to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-6 as presented.
Attachments:
BOA 2025-6
FSAFA Request Letter