REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL August 3, 2017 FROM: YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk BY: BRIANA PARRA, Assistant City Clerk Office of the City Clerk SUBJECT ..Title BILL - (For introduction) - Amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2-1105 relating to campaign contribution limits ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Bill amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code to reflect the current contribution limits. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-1105 currently shows the contribution limits of $4,200 per person and $8,500 for a small contributor committee per election. As of January 2017, the new contribution limits were increased to $4,400 and $8,800 per person and small contributor committee, respectively. These new limits need to be reflected in the Fresno Municipal Code. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-1105(c) the contribution limitations set fourth shall be adjusted in January of every odd-numbered year to reflect an increase or decrease in CPI. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS Environmental findings are not applicable as this Bill only concerns campaign reporting requirements. LOCAL PREFERENCE N/A FISCAL IMPACT N/A Attachment: Bill Amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2-1105