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Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $3,000 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Community Partnership for Families (Total Allocation $21,500) (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
May 6, 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 $3,000 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Community Partnership for Families (Total Allocation $21,500).
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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 ("Policy") see Attachment 1. 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.
Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin ("CPF") has submitted a Proposal Letter (Attachment 2), which has been reviewed by the City Clerk and found in compliance with the guidelines set within the Policy. On November 5, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution 2025-193, approving an allocation of $18,500, per the following recommendations:
- Recommendation by Council Member Craig-Hensley: District 2 Non-Profit Fund amount of $12,500.
- Recommendation by Mayor Yepez: District 4 Non-Profit Fund amount of $6,000.
Mayor Yepez now desires to recommend an additional allocation through District 4's Non-Profit Fund for an amount of $3,000. If Council approves, the total allocation for Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin would total $21,500.
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