Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Interest Account to Decatur Cooperative Ministries for Hagar House Repairs
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To approve the appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Interest Account to Decatur Cooperative Ministries for Hagar House repairs
NEED/IMPACT:
In the fall of 2024, storm Helene wreaked havoc on Hagar House, a critical emergency shelter in DeKalb County that provides essential services to homeless women and children. This damage has rendered parts of the facility unsafe and unusable, compromising its ability to provide the full scope of shelter, meals, and supportive services that families in crisis depend on. This allocation of $35,000 from District 2 will be used for repairs and renovations to Hagar House, so that it can be fully operable
FISCAL IMPACT:
$35,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Interest Account
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Interest Account to Decatur Cooperative Ministries for Hagar House repairs and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents