Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations under the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Support Grant
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 1E: Increase Community Involvement and Participation within Local Government/Community
4A: Provide Funding and Organizational Framework to Ensure Continual Economic Improvements
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing & Community Development Manager
Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• City Council established the Community Support Grant program to establish a process for evaluating requests from non-profit agencies, providing activities, programs, and services to the residents of McKinney. Organizations, which can be reasonably categorized under the heading of providing a public service that promotes the health, safety, and welfare of McKinney residents, are eligible for funding consideration. The Consolidated Grants Application process afforded applicants to submit funding requests, whereby the Community Grants Advisory Commission (CGAC) determined recommendations for City Council approval.
• The Consolidated Grant Application Process closed April 2020. The City conducted an information meeting on February 27, 2020 and the CGAC held two public hearings on May 13, 2020 and May 14, 2020, to consider requests. Applicants were able to submit a maximum of two application requests for consideration. The Commission deliberated June 17, 2020 to determine City Council recommendations for approval. Program year begins October 1.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In May 2006, City Council approved Resolution No. 2006-05-086 establishing a policy for prioritizing Community Support Grants for qualified entities serving the City of McKinney and its residents. In April 2010, City Council approved Resolution No. 2010-04-041 further defining the grant application prioritization.
• With Resolution No. 2010-04-041, City Council also approved a minimum grant request to an organization to be $3,000. This amount is the minimum amount that can be recommended from the Community Grants Advisory Commission. There shall be no maximum grant award amount, however, the funding pool is limited. Grant priorities include: Basic Needs: food and clothing, housing and shelter, and non-financial assistance; Health and Medical Treatment, including Mental Health; Housing Financial Assistance and Transportation, the sole service being provided.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding is under the City of McKinney General Fund. The budget of $159,700 was approved by City Council. Grant allocations will be paid from account number 001-9999-403-8559. Each funded organization will sign a grant agreement that details funding, program requirements and performance expectations. Two programs are city administered. Agencies and city administered programs are compliance monitored and also provide quarterly and annual reports.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Community Grants Advisory Commission’s proposed recommendations are as follows:
|
Allen Community Outreach |
$4,833 |
|
Assistance League of Greater Collin County |
$4,833 |
|
Baby Booties Diaper Bank |
$5,867 |
|
Brain Injury Network of Dallas (BIND) |
$4,167 |
|
Emergency Water Utility Assistance (EULA) |
$20,000 |
|
LIFT |
$20,000 |
|
Community Health Clinic |
$10,333 |
|
Direction 61:3 |
$4,667 |
|
The Family Place |
$8,133 |
|
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County |
$10,167 |
|
Journey of Hope |
$7,000 |
|
Meals on Wheels, Collin County |
$19,250 |
|
Prelude Clubhouse |
$5,000 |
|
Rosa es Rojo |
$4,667 |
|
Trusted World |
$4,333 |
|
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation |
$6,250 |
|
Rape Crisis Center -The Turning Point |
$7,583 |
|
Veteran’s Center of North Texas |
$6,667 |
|
Wellness Center for Older Adults |
$5,950 |