2.16.070 Distribution of City Matching Funds.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinances 190243, 190598 and 191335, effective July 21, 2023.)

  1. A.  City matching funds from the Fund will be distributed only in a contested election. The Director must distribute City matching fundsfrom the Fund to each certified candidate in a contested election as follows:
    1. 1.  For a certified candidate for a covered office the City matching funds will be distributed according to a formula and system established by the Commission and published in administrative rules.
    2. 2.  The total City matching funds payable to a certified candidate for an election cycle may not exceed:
      1. a.  $750,000 for a candidate for Mayor;
      2. b.  and $100,000 for a candidate for Auditor; and
      3. c.  for a candidate for Councilor: 
        1. (1)  $100,000 for a candidate who has collected at least $5 from at least 250 matchable donors;
        2. (2)  an additional $100,000, for a total of $200,000, for a candidate who has met the collection threshold in Subsection 2.16.070 A.2.c.(1) and collected at least $5 from at least 500 new matchable donors; and
        3. (3)  a final $100,000, for a total of $300,000, for a candidate who has met the collection threshold in Subsection 2.16.070 A.2.c.(2) and collected at least $5 from at least 500 new matchable donors. 
  2. B.  The Director must not distribute City matching fundsfrom the Fund to a certified candidate for:
    1. 1.  Seed money contributions;
    2. 2.  In-kind contributions;
    3. 3.  Matchable contributions from matchable donors made before the candidate files a notice of intent;
    4. 4.  Allowable contributions ; or
    5. 5.  The Commission may determine how to distribute public funds when contributions to more than one candidate running for the same seat is made by a matchable donor. This determination will be published in administrative rules.
  3. C.  City matching funds will be distributed on a schedule determined by the Commission. The schedule will be published in administrative rules.
  4. D.  Matchable contributions collected 10 or fewer calendar days prior to an election will not be eligible for City matching funds. 

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