File #: 2022-2423    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 10/26/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/8/2022 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): District 7 PLACE HOLDER: To Appropriate $250,000 In American Rescue Plan Grant Funds Assigned to POETA Account 105744.63258.521209.01.07.602479 Reserved For The District 7 Appropriation To The DeKalb County Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs To Mitigate The Public Health Emergency Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): District 7

PLACE HOLDER: To Appropriate $250,000 In American Rescue Plan Grant Funds Assigned to POETA Account 105744.63258.521209.01.07.602479 Reserved For The District 7 Appropriation To The DeKalb County Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs To Mitigate The Public Health Emergency Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Information Contact: Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson

Phone Number: 404-371-2899

 

PURPOSE:

Funding is needed for the E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm to mitigate the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The $250,000 will be used to assist with supporting the E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm that will be a community hub in DeKalb County which aims to provide a place to farm, grow food, learn, and engage all residents. Currently, Phase I of the youth farm is being completed.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

To appropriate an amount not to exceed $250,000 from POETA Account # 105744.63258.521209.01.07.602479 to the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs for the E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm to mitigate the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.