Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to provide grant assistance to various social service organizations seeking assistance for capital costs associated with the repair and upgrade of their facilities as described below. These funds will support projects for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $150,000.00.
Maryhaven ($50,000): Capital Campaign to renovate and expand facilities to create additional residential capacity and treatment space to accommodate more patients. This is the second year of a three year commitment to Maryhaven for capital funding.
St. Vincent Family Center ($50,000): Capital Campaign to expand the cafeteria, to expand the courtyard, and to move the children into a new classroom space and out of their basement. This is the second year of a three year commitment to the St. Vincent Family Center for capital funding.
Stonewall Columbus ($50,000): To provide repair and improvements to the kitchen facilities at 1160 North High and the facility known as the Center’s back building. This is the third year of a three year commitment to Stonewall Columbus for capital funding.
The legislation targets those social service agencies, with capital expense needs, that will provide help to families and households through improved access to programs and services by assisting with the capital needs of individual agencies. In addition, the City supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue with much needed services.
Emergency action is requested so that renovation work can begin immediately which will assist in the delivery of important program services to the community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for these grants is available from the General Permanent Improvement Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with vari...
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