Title
Resolution Authorizing Match Grant Application for the 2016-17 Senior Center General Purpose Grant
Body
Department: Parks & Recreation
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Wade Walcutt, Parks & Recreation Department Director, 336-373-2964
Contact 2 and Phone: Phil Fleischman, Program and Community Service Administrator, 336-373-3275
PURPOSE:
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for Senior Center program services and has applied for a Senior Center General Purpose match grant requiring a $3,626.00 commitment of local funds. In accordance with the current City grants policy, City Council approval is required for grant applications requiring local match funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department seeks to partner with outside organizations to maximize human and financial resources and maintain viability through partnerships, grants and volunteer efforts. The Department applied to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging to fund a grant project that will replace some flooring, sidewalk and furniture at the Smith Recreation Center, and fund advertisement of the Center in the Four Seasons Mall.
The grant requires a local match. The Department plans to fund $3,626 of the $14,504 grant project budget. Additional details are provided on the attached Match Grant Application Approval Form.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Each City dollar will leverage three dollars in regional funding. The grant expenses will be reimbursed. Funds for this grant project are available in the current budget year.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Council is requested to adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing Match Grant Application for the 2016-17 Senior Center General Purpose Grant.