TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam J. Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager/Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Leonard, CLGFO, CLGBO, CPA, MPA, Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: September 9, 2024
RE:
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Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025 to Accept and appropriate $37,617 Grant Funding from the Mid-Carolina Regional Council to provide support for senior centers
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal 5 - The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound City providing exemplary services.
Executive Summary:
The City has been awarded Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults from Mid-Carolina Regional Council in the total amount of $37,617 to assist with the operations of Bill Crisp Senior Center, Senior Center East and Spring Lake Senior Center. Each center has been awarded $12,539. Staff is seeking authorization to accept the grant awards and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-5 to appropriate the grant funding
Background:
The Mid-Carolina Regional Council offers the Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults once a year for programs that improve the quality of life for people that are ages 60 and older. This grant is to support senior center operations that address the specific needs of older adults, provide opportunities for older adults to become more involved in the community and to prevent loneliness and premature institutionalization by promoting personal independence and wellness.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund as the total local match required is $4,179 for the grant and is included as part of the appropriated FY25 budget.
Options:
1)City Council moves to authorize staff to ...
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