Fiscal Note
The 2005 Operating Budget includes $125,000 in Miscellaneous Appropriations for Allied and Emerging Neighborhoods. $10,000 was previously allocated in support of the Allied Area Task Force. This resolution allocates the remaining $115,000.
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Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Purchase of Service agreements with organizations approved for funding under the Allied and Emerging Neighborhoods Fund.
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WHEREAS, the Allied and Emerging Neighborhoods Fund of $125,000 was included in the 2005 operating budget to fund programs and services which enhance the quality of life for the Allied neighborhood and other similar neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, Resolution #00290 commits up to $10,000 from this fund in support of the Allied Area Task Force, leaving a balance of $115,000, and
WHEREAS, a request for proposals process, distributed widely to the community, resulted in the submission of 43 proposals totaling $575,027.50, and
WHEREAS, a review team comprised of representatives of the Mayor's Office, Planning Unit, Community Development Block Grant Office, Office of Community Services, and Ald. Ken Golden, reviewed all requests and submitted a set of funding recommendations to the Mayor, which have been approved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the balance of $115,000 in the Allied and Emerging Neighborhood Funds be allocated for the following programs and services:
Porchlight, Inc.
Up to $15,000 for a Jobs and Housing Connections Project to serve homeless individuals and families sheltered in the Capitol neighborhoods area. (Funding period April - December, 2005)
Operation Fresh Start
Up to $5,000 for the cost of transporting Allied participants to and from the Allied neighborhood as part of their employment and training program.
Prairie Crossing
Up to $13,500 to continue the services of the Resident Services Coordinator. This position has helped residents solve problems and has accessed community resourc...
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