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Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 3 Non-Profit Funds to the Lodi Chaplaincy Association (Total $5,000) (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
April 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 3 Non-Profit Funds to the Lodi Chaplaincy Association.
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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.
The Lodi Chaplaincy Association has submitted a Proposal Letter (Attachment 2). Council Member Bregman has reviewed the merits and needs of the proposed projects or activities and desires to allocate $5,000 to the Lodi Chaplaincy Association from the District 3 Non-Profit Funds.
Lodi Chaplaincy Association
The Lodi Chaplaincy Association is a nonprofit religious corporation organized under the laws of the State of California. The chaplains are trained professionals who specialize in crisis response, emergency support, and critical incident counseling.
Chaplains provide compassionate, faith-based support to public safety personnel, their families, and members of the community. While rooted in their individual faith traditions, all services are offered inclusively, regardless of race, gender, creed, or religious background. Each chaplain is endorsed by their respective faith community and brings both spiritual guidance and emotional support to those they serve.
Through their presence and service, chaplains offer strength, stability, and care to individuals facing difficult and often traumatic circumstances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a fiscal impact of $5,000 to the City Council Non-Profit Fund for District 3.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Council Non-Profit Fund District 3 - 10005001.72613