Discussion and possible action directing the Arts & Cultural Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and Train Depot Board to explore establishing independent nonprofit foundations to support projects within their respective areas of responsibility through private donations, grants, sponsorships, and other fundraising opportunities, and to return to the City Council within six weeks with recommendations, proposed next steps, and any legal or operational considerations.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).