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Provide Guidance for Non-profits Affiliated with Town Departments and Activities.
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Staff:
Department:
Susan Brown, Executive Director
Community Arts and Culture
Jim Orr, Director
Parks and Recreation
Amy Oland, Assistant Director
Business Management
Overview: In order to set clear expectations and consistency between different groups such as "Friends of" and "Foundations" wishing to support the Town's activities with charitable giving, Town staff recommends using a consistent framework to guide their activities. This evening, the Town Staff is asking the Council if we have we clearly addressed concerns the Council might have about such relationships and if we have missed anything. Next, staff will establish Performance Agreements with existing groups and return to the Council in the fall with an update and/or request for authorization.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council receive this report and provide feedback for use in setting a framework for non-profits supporting Town activities.
Decision Points:
* Provide guidance for a framework for non-profits engaged in charitable activities to benefit Town activities
Key Issues:
* Consider existing groups and their experiences
* Establish consistent expectations for non-profits and Town staff regarding charitable activities to benefit the Town
* Staff will work with existing groups to develop Performance Agreements consistent with expectations from this evening's discussion
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Staff time and resources; time of non-profit representatives.
Council Goals:
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Create a Place for Everyone
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Develop Good Places,
New Spaces
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Support
Community Prosperity
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Nurture Our Community
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Facilitate Getting Around
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Grow Town
and Gown Collaboration
Attachments:
* Staff Memorandum
* Memorandum of Understanding - TOCH CHPLF Love Trust
* Sample Performance Agreement Nonprofits
* Friends of Parks, Recreation, and Greenways Bylaws
* Friends of the Library Bylaws
* CHPL Foundati...
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