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CityCouncil | 2020-05-20 | 7 | Councilmember Vella inquired whether it is possible to move the money in the instance one fund is substantially over-funded while another fund is under-funded. The City Attorney responded there is flexibility with how Council provides direction to set up funds; stated staff will execute Council's wishes with the maximum flexibility possible. The Community Development Director stated once the option is provided and selected by a donor, switching the funds is not ideal. The City Attorney stated should Council wish to provide the flexibility, the option must be advertised early-on. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the shifted funds could come from donors providing general funding, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for separate funds; stated that he was surprised by one fund being used for three different designations; people are more likely to contribute to things that are clear; funding a mix of different things is a less successful pitch; there can be a designation on the submittal form to indicate donors may provide funding to all three funds; a number of non-profits were successful in getting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a criteria for non-profits which have applied for PPP funds. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated there is a criteria that non- profits had to have applied for the funding in the previous round. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the criteria should be considered when looking at income and losses. The Economic Development Manager responded staff had not considered the criteria for the last round, but it can be considered this round. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about one fund receiving nothing; stated rent payments will go toward property owners; tenant funds will be used to pay rent; expressed concern about a complicated process for splitting funds and the complicated process becoming costly; stated that he is unsure. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the item should progress forward and is not terribly complicated; other charity organizations perform these types of actions on a regular basis; people are generous; restaurants are providing assistance even at a loss; people want to donate to the fund. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-20.pdf |