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Review of Policy C-FS-12 Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles
Presented by: Anna Royer, Business Manager
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That City Council Policy C-FS-12 Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles be rescinded.
2. That City Council Policy C-CS-22 Outside Agency Grant Program be approved.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide the results from the review of the current Policy C-FS-12 Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles, and to provide an improved process and program which is transparent, equitable, recognizes support already received from the City, eliminates duplication of funding, and is built on documented expenses.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
On April 24, 2017 Council passed the following motion:
(AR-17-252)
That the deadline for the agenda item “Council Policy C-FS-12 Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles” be extended to Q1 2018.
On September 6, 2016 Council passed the following motion:
(AR-16-003)
That Administration review, by Q3 2017, City Council Policy C-FS-12 - Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles and bring forward any recommended amendments necessary to provide additional clarity on alignment with Council strategic priorities, and criteria for operational funding sustainability for Council consideration, including program impact and measurable outcomes.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Policy C-FS-12 Outside Agency Budget Guiding Principles was initially drafted and approved in April 2012 as a mechanism to provide a framework of guidelines for agencies applying for funds outside of the City’s typical grant programs. This Policy and guidelines do not include the St. Albert Public Library nor the St. Albert Arts and Heritage Foundation.
After the first full year of utilizing the guidelines, Council approved a few minor amendments to the Policy to address the need for inflationary adjustments and to increase the involvement of the Community Services Advisory Boar...
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