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Council approves $50,000 grant to Future for Lompoc Youth and waives $575 TUP fee for church; staff to return grant agreement
Summary
After public comment from school principals and local partners, council approved a $50,000 grant to Future for Lompoc Youth and granted a $575 temporary‑use‑permit fee waiver for First Apostolic Church’s fundraising TUP. Council asked staff to return with a formal grant agreement and reporting requirements.
The City Council approved one-time assistance for two local nonprofits: a $50,000 grant to Future for Lompoc Youth (FLY) to purchase a van for program transportation, and a $575 waiver of a temporary‑use‑permit (TUP) fee for First Apostolic Church’s booth during Safe & Sane fireworks sales.
Future for Lompoc Youth executive director Chuck Mattson and multiple community speakers — including school principals and partner organizations — described the program’s training academies, internships, college visits and mock-interview activities. Council members said the group’s programming reaches hundreds of students and argued a vehicle would remove barriers to participation. Staff observed that the $75,000 set-aside for nonprofit grants was established by an earlier council action; staff also said the city’s current fiscal position warranted caution and presented the option of donating a city surplus vehicle as an alternative to direct cash.
After extended public comment, Councilmember Bridge moved to award the $50,000 grant to Future for Lompoc Youth and to waive the $575 TUP fee for First Apostolic Church; Councilmember Ball seconded. Council also directed staff to prepare a formal grant agreement for the $50,000 that will specify allowable uses, reporting requirements and any maintenance/insurance obligations. Council requested staff clarify how remaining funds in the restricted nonprofit account will be handled and instructed staff to return the grant agreement on a consent calendar item.
Ending: The council’s motion passed; staff will bring a written grant agreement and reporting schedule back to council and will report on options (including in-kind vehicle donation) if needed.
