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Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $2,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc. (Total $2,000) (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
November 5, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider adopting a resolution approving the allocation of public benefit funds of $2,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 4, 2025, as part of the Fiscal Year ("FY") 2025-2026 annual budget, the City Council voted to add $100,000 to the City Council budget. These funds are evenly distributed among the five Council Members, giving each member $20,000 to support non-profits that benefit the Lodi community.
On July 2, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-120, approving the Non-Profit Fund Policy as shown in Attachment 1("Policy"). The Policy outlines the process and guidelines for submitting Proposal Letters from non-profit organizations, review and recommendations of allocations and final approval by Council Members and the full City Council.
Council Member Hothi has reviewed the merits and needs of the proposed projects or activities and desires to donate $2,000 to Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc. from District 5 Non-Profit Funds. Due to time constraints in approving this allocation, a proposal letter has not yet been submitted. Therefore, Councilmember Hothi requests a waiver of the formal requirements of the Non-Profit Fund Policy. Staff will make a good faith effort to collaborate with the non-profit organization to obtain a Proposal Letter.
Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc.
The mission of the Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc. is to dramatically increase treatment options and survival rates in osteosarcoma patients through identifying and funding the most promising and breakthrough osteosarcoma clinical trials and science.
Council Member Hothi requests that Council ad...
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