Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects.
Body
Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
The proposed policy establishes strict requirements for nonprofits wishing to support a public project, including 501(c)(3) status, disclosure of political affiliations, and an acknowledgement that the City retains full control over project execution.
It is necessary to ensure that all such donations align with the City’s strategic goals and values, do not create conflicts of interest, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the City of Hudson and State of Ohio.
Timing Considerations
If approved by the City Council, the City Manager is authorized to adopt and implement the Policy on Accepting Funds from Nonprofit Organizations for Public Projects, ensuring that all documented requirements for legal status, transparency, and documentation are met prior to the acceptance of any funds.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
x Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City administration recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to adopt and implement the policy on accepting funds from nonprofit organizations for public projects.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager