Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ACM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
DATE: March 21, 2017
SUBJECT
Title
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and The University of North Texas for the purpose of hosting the African Cultural Festival; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. ($550)
Body
BACKGROUND
This Agreement allows for the total expenditure of $550 from Council Contingency Funds. (Mayor Watts $250, Council Member Briggs $100, Council Member Gregory $100, and Council Member Hawkins $100)
Key provisions of the Agreement include:
§ Funds shall be used by the University for airfare, lodging, meals, and reception for the African Ensemble and African Chiefs.
§ In addition to other reporting requirements, documentation in the form of cancelled checks and/or corresponding receipts specifically detailing expenditure of funds for the purpose provided is required for reimbursement from these designated funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for the Agreement will come from Council Contingency Funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Safe, Liveable & Family-Friendly Community
Related Goal: 4.4 Provide and support outstanding leisure, cultural, and educational opportunities
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit 2 - Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Todd Hileman
City Manager
Prepared by:
Robin Fox
Senior Executive Assistant