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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 8, 2016 Page 19 istration fee on an annualize basis. While the RACF could always charge up to that 3%, Ms. Pust noted the previous tiers had now been removed to simplify things. Ms. Pust noted it was no longer 1991, and as with other organizations, the RACF needed to come into the age of electronic communication. Ms. Pust re- ported that the foundation was just about ready to flip the switch on its new web- site allowing nonprofits to apply for funding online. While that obviously cost more in administrative funds, Ms. Pust noted previous costs only involved annual audits and some very minimal administrative support; while this new era would include web hosting fees and related expenses. While the RACF was always a great organization, Ms. Pust noted the public would now be able to see what was being funded, and remove its mark of being the "best kept secret in town," and be able to fund that technology to provide more transparency. Ms. Pust reported that the last and, in her opinion, the best change was a contract requirement for a City Council standing agenda item for the RACF to report an- nually on its work over the year; and a list of those nonprofits seeking funds, and those receiving funding. As stated earlier, Ms. Pust noted these contract changes were recommended for incorporation accordingly in the city's ordinance language included in tonight's meeting materials. In closing, Ms. Pust recognized the city for the number of organizations receiving funding over the years. Ms. Pust noted the application cycles are quarterly, with clear grant guidelines followed; and applicants able to apply no more than once annually. However, Ms. Pust advised those grant guidelines and the process were the next step for review and revision as well. Ms. Pust provided a brief history of some of the nonprofit funding provided to-date, with the cap on those funds al- lowed since 1991 to allow no more than $2,500. While that was a lot of money in 1991, Ms. Pust noted it didn't allow for the same emphasis in today's economy; and was a discussion item for the RACF going forward. Ms. Pust advised that the nonprofits receiving funding represented a wide range, with some well-known and others not well-known. Ms. Pust advised that the RACF website would in- clude pictures to showcase those organizations in the community; and noted the RACF would be seeking permission from the city to link their website to the city's site. In serving as a trustee for other funds, while this service is not the only thing the RACF does, Ms. Pust noted it was the biggest thing the foundation did. Discussion Specific to the two major ordinance revisions, Mayor Roe referenced Attachment C, (lines 20-22), addressing exceptions for disbursements for police, fire and other emergency or public safety-related services. Mayor Roe noted the reason for adding that language was to mirror statutory language (Attachment A). While