HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - RESO 41 - Makerspace CDSCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 41
Series of 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL
OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING
CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING FOR THE
CLEAR CREEK MAKERSPACE PHASE II PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has partnered with Localworks to support
local creatives and entrepreneurs through its Clear Creek Makerspace; and
WHEREAS, Phase I of the Clear Creek Makerspace supports users as they
learn a new hobby, enhance an existing fabrication process, or begin the early proof of
concept phase of a physical startup, and Phase II allows Clear Creek Makerspace to
become a community-centered launchpad into full scale manufacturing for local
business startups, and
WHEREAS, H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 provides funding
to the Small Business Administration for local governments and nonprofits in support of
small business, including but not limited to entrepreneur training, workforce
development, counseling, research and construction or acquisition of facilities; and
WHEREAS, City staff submitted applications to Wheat Ridge’s House
Representative and Senators for $200,000 in Congressional Directed Spending for the
Localworks Clear Creek Makerspace Phase II Project, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge was awarded $200,000 in funds in
Congressionally Directed Spending under the FY24 Community Project Fund through
the Small Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, the Council therefore wishes to accept the Congressionally Directed
Spending funds for the purpose of funding Clear Creek Makerspace Phase II, as set
forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget
be effected by the City Council adopting a resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council, that:
Section 1. A transfer of $200,000 is hereby approved from the General Fund
undesignated reserves to account 01-105-700-721 for the purpose
of funding Clear Creek Makerspace Phase II.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 26th day of August 2024.
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy
City Clerk