Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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Discussion Regarding the Elimination of Funding in the FY18 General Fund Budget for the Holiday Décor Program.
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Overview
Overview
At the request of Mayor Abu-Taleb has requested a discussion of the FY18 funding reduction for the Holiday Décor Program in the business districts has been added to the agenda.
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Staff Recommendation
Discussion.
Fiscal Impact
The FY17 General Fund budget included funding for a holiday décor program to support 50/50 business districts installing holiday decor. In FY18, following a number of discussions about expenditure reductions and new expenditure requests, the Board approved staff’s recommendation for a $30,000 reduction in small business marketing plus a $15,000 reduction in the holiday décor and $50,000 in new funding for a business facade improvement program.
Background
See Fiscal Impact above.
Alternatives
The Village Board could provide staff direction to bring back formal action at a future meeting or seek additional information.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
N/A.