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Authorizing the City Council to purchase snacks, water, and light refreshments, for community engagement meetings in 2024 about the 2025 budget.
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WHEREAS, City Council ward offices are hosting ward-level budget events and a public budget listening session to gather ward and citywide feedback in regards to the 2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these meetings are to better understand the annual budget process, city trends, factors affecting this year’s budget decisions and timeline; and
WHEREAS, participants will also share their ward-specific and citywide budget priorities and interests; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of money for snacks and light refreshments serves a public purpose by fostering community engagement and facilitating discussions among residents; so it be
RESOLVED, City Council is authorized to spend up to $1,500 in total for the purchase of snacks, water, and light refreshments for community engagement meetings.