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How Alpine committee's cuts add up: percentages and allocation logic
Summary
Committee members walked through worksheet math showing a 10% advertising cut (~$22,350) plus three voluntary deductions and a ~2.8% cut to arts/historical would close the $26,500 gap; members agreed to adopt the formula and have staff refine the final numbers.
Members worked step-by-step through last year's baseline figures and the committee's formula. The Chair noted a conservative revenue estimate, and one committee member calculated that 10% off advertising would yield roughly $22,350; after accounting for three voluntary deductions (including a $1,000 reduction) the remaining difference could be covered by a roughly 2.8% cut applied to arts and historical awards.
The committee adopted the percentage approach in the motion language and asked staff to update the worksheet with pennies and final rounding; the Chair explained she would re-enter the numbers to reflect exact award amounts before finalizing notices to grantees.
