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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: A & F Item: Approve a resolution of the Missoula City Council revising the Community Forum budget guidelines for Neighborhood Councils, reaffirming the usage of some Neighborhood Project Funds for small project grants to be awarded by the Community Forum, and providing that the balance of certain funds be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year. Date: 11/04/2010 Prepared by: Erin Scott, Neighborhood Liaison Initiated by: Jon Wilkins and the Community Forum Action Required: Approve a resolution to revise the Community Forum budget guidelines for Neighborhood Councils, reaffirm the usage of some Neighborhood Project Funds for small project grants to be awarded by the Community Forum, and provide that the balance of certain funds be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year Recommended Motion: The committee recommends the city council adopt a resolution revising the Community Forum budget guidelines for Neighborhood Councils, reaffirming the usage of some Neighborhood Project Funds for small project grants to be awarded by the Community Forum, and providing that the balance of certain funds be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year. Timeline: There is no timeline and will go into effect after Council approval. Background and Alternatives Explored: The Community Forum Leadership Team and Neighborhood Liaison amended this resolution after discussion with Community Forum representatives, Marty Rehbein, Jon Wilkins, Brentt Ramharter, Bruce Bender, and Mayor Engen. Community Forum passed the resolution after discussion, motion to approve and approval by a 2/3 majority, at a meeting of Community Forum held at the City Council Chambers on October 28, 2010. Financial Implications: Greater flexibility of current budgets. Attachments: Current Budget Resolution 6601 Proposed Budget Resolution