TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam J. Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager/Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Leonard, CLGFO, CLGBO, CPA, MPA, Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: January 27, 2025
RE:
Title
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-11 and Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from North Carolina Amateur Sports
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal 5- The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound City providing exemplary services.
Executive Summary:
The City has been awarded the North Carolina Amateur Sports (NCAS) Youth Sports Grant for Youth Football Safety Equipment in the amount of $20,000. This grant will benefit the youth of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Staff is seeking authorization to accept the grant award and adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment (BOA) 2025-11 to appropriate the grant funding.
Background:
The State of North Carolina and North Carolina Amateur Sports have established an annual youth sports grant fund from a percentage of the sports wagering tax revenues. Youth sports grants are provided annually to local government agencies and certain non-profits in all 100 North Carolina counties. The grant funds may be used for youth sports equipment or facility upgrades and improvements that primarily benefit youth sports. The total amount available for the state fiscal year 2024-2025 is $20,000 per North Carolina county.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Options:
City Council moves to authorize staff to accept the grant from North Carolina Amateur Sports and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-11 to appropriate the $20,000 in funding.
City Council does not move to ...
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