Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
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
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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.