HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-109 Approvng the Transfer of Up to $150,000 for Donation to Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-109
RELATING TO BUDGET; APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF UP TO $150,000 IN
BUDGETED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FROM THE GENERAL FUND
CONTINGENCY LINE ITEM TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNITY
RELATIONS BUDGET IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET FOR A DONATION
TO THE MARANA FOOD BANK AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
WHEREAS on June 20, 2023, the Town Council adopted the fiscal year 2023-2024
budgetary document and overall financial plan which set the legal level of budgetary
control at the department level for the General Fund and at the fund level for all other
funds; and
WHEREAS after the beginning of the current fiscal year,staff was notified that the
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona intends to expand its services to Picture
Rocks and Avra Valley and close the Marana location; and
WHEREAS the food bank has been a vital community resource, providing a
wealth of benefits to the Marana community for several years; and
WHEREAS the closure of the Marana location would be a significant loss to the
many families and individuals struggling with food insecurity; and
WHEREAS the Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center was recently
formed to continue providing local access to food assistance programs to ensure current
services are uninterrupted; and
WHEREAS the new organization will continue to serve families and individuals
at 11734 W Grier Rd, Marana, AZ 85653; and
WHEREAS a donation of $150,000 will assist with costs related to acquiring
needed assets and to support operations; and
WHEREAS transferring amounts within the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget will not
significantly impact the General Fund; and
WHEREAS the Council finds that the reallocations addressed by this resolution
are in the best interest of the Town of Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The transfer of up to$150,000 in budgeted expense authority from the
General Fund contingency line item to the Mayor and Council Community Relations
budget in the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget is hereby approved.
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SECTION 2. The Towri s Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to
undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, and objectives of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 21st day of November, 2023.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David L. Udall, Town Clerk Jan rall, Town Attorney
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MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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