Workshop Item Alison Bong, Deputy Finance Director
Title
Title
Charitable Gambling Fund 2022 Budget Amendments and 2023 Budget New Requestors Evaluation
end
Background
The City Council last reviewed the 2023 proposed budget for the Charitable Gambling Fund during the August 8 workshop (WS 22-094). At that workshop council requested improvements to the process which would increase clarity, transparency, and ease for requesting organizations and bring greater consistency to the solicitation letters. Council indicated support to fund organizations that have been awarded dollars in prior budget cycles at the same levels as prior years.
There are three new requesting organizations: Boy Scout Troop 3509, Minnesota 100 Club, and Way of the Lord Food Shelf. Each organization has submitted a request letter which have been attached to this item as supporting documentation.
Staff Recommendation
Based on current reserve levels and estimated future revenues for the fund it is financially feasible to support all prior and new recipient requests for both the 2022 and 2023 budget. As such, staff is seeking council guidance to prepare amendments to the 2022 budget and the resolution to adopt 2023 fund and budget which are scheduled for November 21 and December 5, 2022, respectively.
Does council support inclusion of the following organizations as new recipients for Charitable Gambling funds?
• Boy Scout Troop 3509
• Minnesota 100 Club
• Way of the Lord food shelf
Does council support amending the 2022 budget for the following organizations and amounts?
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon $2,500
• Way of the Lord food shelf $20,000-$25,000
Does council support funding prior recipients at the levels outlined in the attached 2023 budget?
Does council support funding new recipients in the 2023 budget at the following levels?
• Boy Scout Troop 3509 $750
• Minnesota 100 Club $5,000
• Way of the Lord Food Shelf $12,000
Attachment List
Boy Scout Troop 3509 Request Letter
Minnesota 100 Club Request Letter
Way of the Lord Food Shelf Request Letter
2022 Amendments and 2023 Charitable Gambling Fund Budget