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RESOLUTION NO. 1283

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM THE CITY’S CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE CHIPMAN CULTRUAL CENTER

WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury has a Contingency Fund established in § SC7-12G of the Charter; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council may authorize the direct expenditure of that account for purposes not anticipated at the time of the budget adoption pursuant to § SC7-28 of the Charter; and

WHEREAS, the Chipman Foundation, Inc. has requested that the City of Salisbury provide it with an grant of $2,500 to expand the photo exhibit of local African-American culture located in the Chipman Cultural Center; and

WHEREAS, the Chipman Foundation did not request funds from the City during the FY 06 budget development process; and

WHEREAS, the Chipman Cultural Center is an important resource in the cultural life of the Salisbury community; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to fund this request;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the following transfer from the City’s Contingency:

1. Decrease Account #: 90500-559500 (City’s Contingency) by $2,500; and

2. Increase Account #: 12500-569202 (Mayor’s Office – Community Promotions – Chipman Center) by $2,500.

THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was introduced and duly passed at a meeting of the Council of the City of Salisbury, Maryland held on the ______ day of ______________, 2005, and is to become effective immediately upon adoption.

ATTEST:

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Brenda J. Colegrove Michael P. Dunn

CITY CLERK COUNCIL PRESIDENT

APPROVED by me this ______ day of ______________, 2005.

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Barrie P. Tilghman

MAYOR