How will funding for community organizations be affected?
The City provides financial assistance totaling approximately $3.44 million to a number of community groups, organizations and agencies out of the General Fund. These organizations are involved in activities such as promoting the community to attract visitors and tourists, encouraging arts activities and promoting festivals, and providing grants to human services organizations in the community. Over the past five years, the total funding for community groups has steadily increased at an average growth rate of 3.4%, a total increase of over $500,000. The largest recipients of funding increases have been the Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission, the County Arts Commission, and the human services grants program. These agencies have seen an average increase in funding of 2.4%, 9%, and 5.2%, respectively, in the last five years.In light of the magnitude of the financial impacts to the General Fund, reductions to most community organizations have been included in the recommended
