File #: 2024-0828    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 6/24/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/13/2024 Final action: 8/13/2024
Title: Commission District(s): District 2 Appropriation of $16,000 from the District 2 2024 Youth Reserve for Appropriation to the Fruitful Community Foundation for an Inter-Generational Climate Resilient Community Hub Spanning the Central DeKalb Senior Center and the Toco Hill Library
Attachments: 1. FCF Proposal to District 2 Commisioner (1)

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): District 2

Appropriation of $16,000 from the District 2 2024 Youth Reserve for Appropriation to the Fruitful Community Foundation for an Inter-Generational Climate Resilient Community Hub Spanning the Central DeKalb Senior Center and the Toco Hill Library

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Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears

Phone Number: 404-371-2863

 

PURPOSE:

To approve the appropriation of $16,000 from District 2 2024 Youth Reserve for Appropriation to the Fruitful Community Foundation for an Inter-Generational Climate Resilient Community Hub spanning the Central DeKalb Senior Center and the Toco Hill Library.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The goal with this project is to build intergenerational bridges between youth

and seniors through the creation and maintenance of a beautiful, productive, urban landscape. Fruitful Communities Foundation will provide on-site community engagement, input, and education sessions before, during, and after the installation to ensure that all stakeholders are empowered to care for and enjoy the

landscape for generations to come. Deliverables to include Educational Workshops, Community Engagement Sessions, Resource Guide, Quarterly Impact Reports and a Social Media Kit.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

$16,000 from the District 2 2024 Youth Reserve for Appropriation Funding.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the appropriation of $16,000 from District 2 2024 Youth Reserve for Appropriation to the Fruitful Community Foundation for an Inter-Generational Climate Resilient Community Hub spanning the Central DeKalb Senior Center and the Toco Hill Library and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.