Title
A Resolution Approving Sponsorship for the Foley Sister Cities Oktoberfest Golf Tournament
Summary
Description of Topic: (who, what, where, when, why and how much)
This resolution authorizes the City of Foley to provide a $600 sponsorship for the Foley Sister Cities Oktoberfest Golf Jamboree scheduled for October 23, 2026, at GlenLakes Golf Course. The sponsorship supports the Foley Sister Cities program and its mission to promote cultural, educational, and international exchange opportunities, including student exchange programs and community enrichment initiatives. The approved sponsorship includes participation as a four-person team in the fundraising event, with proceeds benefiting Foley Sister Cities projects and educational programs.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
__x__ Budgeted under account #100-6010-6052
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.**Request to Transfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital - Departmental **Capital Purchase Worksheet form must be attached**
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $_________ and described in budget as ________________________. Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_________ OR, transfer of $________ from Account #____________ to Account #_____________**Request to Increase OR Request toTransfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not Budgeted - account #____________ requires budget increase of $_____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital Project - **If requesting to start a project, a Capital Project Worksheet form must be attached**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, described as __________________________, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________.
_____ No, requesting an increase of $___________ to an already approved project titled ________________________ that is being tracked under Account No. ___________________.
Body
WHEREAS, the Foley Sister Cities Commission exists to promote cultural, educational, and commercial relationships through international leadership, friendship, and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Foley Sister Cities Oktoberfest Golf Jamboree will be held on October 23, 2026, at GlenLakes Golf Course in Foley, Alabama, to raise funds supporting student exchanges and community cultural programs; and
WHEREAS, the event provides opportunities for community engagement, international cultural exchange, and economic development within the City of Foley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in and sponsorship of this event serves a valid public purpose and supports the goals and mission of the Foley Sister Cities program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOLEY, ALABAMA, as follows:
Section 1: The City Council hereby authorizes a sponsorship in the amount of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for a Four-Person Team sponsorship level for the Foley Sister Cities Oktoberfest Golf Jamboree.
Section 2: Funds for this sponsorship shall be paid from the appropriate budgeted account as determined by the City’s Finance Department.
Section 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.