Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Commission Districts 2 and 6
Appropriation of $15,000 from District 2 ARP Funding to the Decatur MLK Service Project for Home Repairs to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 for Vulnerable Seniors and Veterans.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To approve a District 2 ARP appropriation of $15,000.00 with a joint District 6 ARP appropriation of $15,000 (totaling $30,000) to support the Decatur MLK Project for both the 2024 project year and "off-cycle" repairs throughout the year to include:
? General repairs to 20-25 homes including unsafe or failing interior/exterior repair due to age, moisture, or other issues
? Installing wheelchair ramps for seniors unable to use stairs
? Repairing and replacing leaking roofs that present a health and safety hazard
? Weatherizing 1-2 homes annually to reduce energy costs and increase health and comfort of the occupants
? Conducting yard clean ups and drainage projects to mitigate water infiltration in homes
The DeKalb County ARP Workgroup has pre-approved this proposal and confirmed that home repairs and weatherization are eligible uses for impacted households, which includes households that faced negative economic impacts due to COVID. Because the homes aren't in a QCT, documentation will be provided in reporting to show that beneficiaries were impacted households. The funds will supplement an estimated $30,000 annual budget which the project raises. Funding comes from individual donations, business sponsorships, and proceeds from Restaurants for Repairs event.
NEED/IMPACT:
In 2003, the DPA Board identified a need to alleviate economic pressures on the elderly, thereby enabling at-risk seniors to remain in their homes safely and comfortably, improving their quality of life. To achi...
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