Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to provide grant assistance to Maryhaven and St. Vincent Family Center 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 $100,000.00.
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 third and final year of a three year commitment to Maryhaven for capital funding for this project.
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 third and final year of a three year commitment to St. Vincent for capital funding for this project.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for these grants is available from the General Permanent Improvement Fund.
Title
To amend the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with Maryhaven and St. Vincent Family Center seeking assistance for capital costs associated with the repair and upgrade of their facilities; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 from th...
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