Item No. 11.2

Council Report: C 229/2020

Subject: 2021 Agency Grant Payments - City Wide

Reference:

Date to Council: December 7, 2020
Author: David Soave
Manager, Operating Budget Development & Financial Administration
519-255-6100 Ext. 1911
dsoave@citywindsor.caFinancial Planning
Report Date: November 18, 2020
Clerk’s File #: AFB/13698

To : Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

THAT Council APPROVE the funding for City Funded Agencies in 2021 up to a maximum of 50% of the 2020 approved grant amounts as outlined in this report.

Executive Summary:

N/A

Background:

As in previous years when the budget has not been approved prior to the start of the fiscal year, Council has approved payments to City funded agencies up to a maximum of 50% of the prior year’s approved budget.

Discussion:

It is anticipated that the City’s 2021 Operating Budget, along with approval for agency funding, will not be finalized until the latter part of February 2021. In the interim, a number of agencies rely on annual City of Windsor grant funding in order to sustain their operations. Any necessary adjustments to these agencies’ payment schedules resulting from the 2021 budget discussions and final budget approval will be made and communicated accordingly.

Risk Analysis:

As these agencies rely on the financial support of the City of Windsor to maintain their operations, they may experience financial difficulties if funds are not made available until the 2021 budget is approved. In the interim, administration is seeking approval to release payments up to a maximum of 50% of the 2020 approved amounts.