Gridley Municipal Code Ch. 3.24 City Publicity or Advertising Fund

Pursuant to Government Code § 40100 et seq. of the state, the city council may from time to time as it sees fit, appropriate sums of money for a city publicity or advertising fund.

(Ord. 354 § 1, 1980).

During any fiscal year, the aggregate of the sum shall not exceed five cents on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

(Ord. 354 § 2, 1980).

A. Money appropriated can be delivered to the District Chamber of Commerce, or so some similar body, or spent by the city council itself for the following purposes:

1. To publicize and promote and advertise the city and to answer public inquiries concerning the city;

2. To act as a visitors’ bureau and to publish brochures concerning the city and the surrounding community for the purpose of advising interested parties concerning the various physical, economic and societal aspects of the community;

3. To promote the natural and scenic beauties and assets of the area.

B. This chapter contemplates the use of funds under Government Code § 37110, in addition to § 40100.

C. It is contemplated that the District Chamber of Commerce or other such institution will use the funds available and assigned by resolution or motion from year to year, to cover salaries, rental, publication, promotional activities, and other business overhead.

(Ord. 354 §§ 3--5, 1980).

If the money appropriated is turned over to the District Chamber of Commerce or similar organization, the organization and the city council will each year enter into a letter of agreement concerning the manner in which the monies will be spent, and at any time, the city council shall and can be entitled to an accounting from the Chamber of Commerce or similar organization.

(Ord. 354 § 6, 1980).