Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 3
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 3
To allocate an amount not to exceed $60,000 from District 3 Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) to Non-Departmental Fund 250.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Larry Johnson
Phone Number: 404-371-2425
PURPOSE:
The allocation will assist seniors and disabled homeowners with critical home repairs managed by DeKalb County Community Development and Community Neighbor In Need programs.
The current equipment at DeKalb Memorial Park is out dated and in need of repair. The goal is to request an all ages, ADA accessible playground that will be the centerpiece of the community park.
This playground will be a welcome addition to the community, especially for the many households in the community with growing families.
NEED/IMPACT:
This funding is being provided to aid District 3 Seniors who need critical home repairs. Eligible seniors can apply to receive assistance through the DeKalb County Community Development Department. Each applicant could be awarded up to $1000 for home repairs. The administration and implementation of the program will be managed by Community Development.
The Neighbor in Needs Program Neighbors (NIN) Program provides emergency home repairs for low-income elderly homeowners. This initiative will provide the services for the eligible seniors based on their home repair needs from the Neighbor in Needs program. Each NIN will receive $5,000 to provide services to the seniors for emergency home repairs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Transfer from District 3 Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - Reserve for Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) to Community Development Fund 250 for use by DeKalb County Community Development Department amount not to exceed $25,000.
Transfer from District 3 Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - Reserve for Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) transfer to Non-Departmental Fund 250 amount not to exceed $35,000. Funds will be allocated to the following programs:
• Kirkwood Cares - $5,000
• East Lake & Edgewood NIN - $10,000
• East Atlanta Community Association NIN - $5,000
• DeKalb Memorial Park - $15,000 (Park Improvements)
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocations from District 3 reserved funds and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents.