Title
Rotary Run For Life Request
Proposed Motion
That Council approve Rotary Run for Life's request for support which includes:
- $1,500 Cash
- $1,000 in kind support as identified in their letter of request
- a follow up presentation to Council of the event
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration does not support the recommendation as presented. Policy C-AD10 - Charitable Donations states that Parkland County will not make any monetary charitable donations to residents of Parkland County or charitable/nonprofit organizations. In recognition of this policy, Administration recommends that we provide the in kind support as requested staying within the standards as set out in the policy; and welcome the presentation to Council after the event as taken place,
Purpose
Rotary Run For Life request for funding and in kind support.
Summary
Parkland County has provided support towards the Rotary Run For life over the past few years with both monetary and inkind support. The event raises money to aid in Suicide Prevention and Awareness. In 2011 Parkland County provided $1,500 in cash, as well as the same in kind support that is being requested this year. The beneficiary of this event is the Simon Poultney Foundations Suicide Prevention Program. In 2012 Parkland County implemented a new funding program for area non profit organizations which serve County residents. The Simon Poultney Foundation's Suicide Prevention Program was awarded $6,000.00 in operational funding support. In light of this financial support already provided to this organization Administration does not support financial support of the event. The County has already provided a substantial contribution directly to the program this event supports.
As per Policy C-AD10 Administration supports providing the inkind support.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Strategic Plan Implications:
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