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Recommendation to request City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements to accept funds from the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG); and increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Legislative Department by $27,318.18, offset by the FY 20 funds received.
DISCUSSION
As the COG’s representative to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Mayor Garcia is allowed to fund a Metro Board Deputy to advise him on Board issues and work directly with the COG. The funding for that staff is granted by Metro to the COG. The estimated amount to be received in FY 20 is $27213.18 and the amount in FY 21 is $109,272.72.
The City will accept the funds allocated from the COG as a revenue offset for FY 20, and a one-time appropriation in FY 20 is requested in the Mayor’s Office to use these funds to support existing staff costs and purposes. A similar request will be made for FY 21 after that year has started.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Manager Grace H. Yoon on July 21, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item reimburses the City for the work done by the Mayor’s staff on behalf of the COG. The appropriation increases in the Mayor’s budget is offset by the new revenue from the COG. This recommendation is anticipated to result in a minimal impact to staff hours beyond normal budgeted scope of duties and a minimal
impact on City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA