TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: FRED GALANTE, CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT
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Establishment of a Nonprofit Community Foundation.
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RECOMMENDATION
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????Approve (1) adoption of Resolution No. 2026-018 approving the establishment of a nonprofit Community Foundation for the purpose of accepting and using funds donated to the City for community purposes; (2) authorize the City Manager to work with the City Attorney's Office to prepare articles of incorporation and all necessary documents to establish the nonprofit; (3) authorize the City Manager to designate the members to serve on the Board of the Foundation; (4) approve the recommended name of the nonprofit; and (5) require annual reports to be presented to the City Council on the Foundation's activities.?
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FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds have been included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Administration Operating Budget. The total estimated fiscal impact of the recommended action is $4,000.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Financial Stability
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Exemplary Leadership
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
Revenue:
Expenditure: 1002020-43050
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BACKGROUND
??Throughout the year, the City of Chino works with businesses, organizations, and individuals to raise funds to support community programs and charitable activities. As the City Team expands its outreach efforts, donor relations, grant funding, and sponsorship activities, more dynamic tools are needed to track and allocate potential funds. Staff has explored opportunities to secure additional means of funding, other than the general fund, and has identified the creation of a tax-exempt, California nonp...
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