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Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Booster of Boys and Girls Sports, AKA BOBS (Total $5,000) (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
April 1, 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 5 Non-Profit Funds to Booster Boys and Girls Sports, AKA BOBS.
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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.
Booster of Boys and Girls Sports, AKA BOBS has submitted a Proposal Letter (Attachment 2). Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi has reviewed the merits and needs of the proposed projects or activities and desires to donate $5,000 to the Booster of Boys and Girls Sports from the District 5 Non-Profit Funds.
BOOSTER OF BOYS AND GIRLS SPORTS (BOBS)
BOBS is a long-standing non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable youth sports opportunities in Lodi. Each year, they serve over a thousand families through baseball, softball, football, and soccer programs. Their mission is to provide a safe, structured, and positive environment where youth can grow through sports, regardless of financial background.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a fiscal impact of $5,000 to the City Council Non-Profit Fund for District 5.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Council Non-Profit Fund District 5 - 10005001.72615