Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Authorizing City of Madison Mayor and alders to encourage donations to the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Fund.
Body
WHEREAS, United Way of Dane County has organized the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Fund; and,
WHEREAS, this fundraiser was organized to support the children, families, and educators affected by the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday, December 16, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, United Way states that all funds will go directly to Abundant Life Christian School; and,
WHEREAS, alders wish to encourage donations towards the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Fund; and,
WHEREAS, MGO 3.35(5)(a) provides that City officials may solicit donations from third parties only if the funds are to be used for a City project or conference and the solicitation has been approved by a resolution of the Common Council; and,
WHEREAS, donations to the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Fund will be made directly to Abundant Life Christian School via United Way of Dane County and therefore there will be no report regarding the donations as required to be submitted to the City Clerk under MGO 3.35(5)(a)2.d;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Common Council authorizes the Mayor and alders to encourage donations to the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Fund.