Council trims donation threshold, boosts reporting after debate on transparency

Apr 1, 2026

Council amended the city's donations policy to require reporting of donations over $500 quarterly and to notify council within 30 days for donations above $5,000, aligning some requirements with behested-payment rules while preserving staff operational authority.

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Assistant Finance Director Christine Andrews presented proposed updates to Brentwood’s donations policy on March 31, recommending clearer acceptance procedures, a donation-acceptance form, donor acknowledgments that meet IRS requirements, and annual reporting for monetary gifts greater than $500.

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