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R E D D I NG- RESOLUTION NO. 2023-011
C A l I F O R N I%A�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF REDDING COMMENDING
ALLYN CLARK FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Allyn Clark began her career with the City of Redding on March 3, 1999, and served as
the City Treasurer and the Director of Finance; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clark effectively and expertly managed the direction, organization, and operation
of the Finance Department and the Office of the City Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clark provided exceptional leadership in her roles, most notably as the Director
of Finance/City Treasurer, and was instrumental in accomplishing the following:
• Successfully merged the Office of the City Treasurer and the Finance Department;
• Expertly managed the City's financial portfolio including ensuring sufficient liquidity for cash
outflow;
• Provided leadership and served as one of the catalysts for modernizing the City's enterprise resource
planning system;
• Maintained strong fiscal controls for the City's finances;
• Developed the standard operating procedures for accepting tax proceeds from cannabis businesses;
• Provided leadership and expertise during the Carr Fire Response and subsequent FEMA
reimbursement;
• Provided strong leadership for the bond reissuance of 2019;
• Was instrumental in modifying and updating the City's travel and Cal Card policies;
• Provided strong and expert leadership in developing the City's Biennial Budgets and Annual
Comprehensive Financial Reports; and
• Provided leadership and expertise during the Covid-19 pandemic particularly related to managing
grant programs associated with the American Rescue Plan Act.
WHEREAS, Allyn Clark has performed her duties with pride, integrity, and accountability, always
taking into consideration the welfare of the organization and City residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
expresses its deep appreciation to Allyn Clark for her dedication and the many contributions she has made to
the City of Redding and its citizens and wishes her future success and happiness as she retires from public
service.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Redding on the 7th day of February, 2023, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None J
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
M"AEL DACQUISTO, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED TO FORM:
WPAMELA MIZE, City Clerk B R De ALT, City Attorney