Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution declaring a public purpose and approving Nonprofit Youth Organization Grant allocations.
Summary
DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Nonprofit Youth Organization Grant Allocations
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
At the December 1, 2021, Public Facility Corporation meeting, City Council acting as the Public Facility Corporation directed the $350,000 structuring fee received from the North Killeen Apartments Project to the City of Killeen with the recommendation that the funds be used for a nonprofit youth organization grant program.
At the April 12, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting, City Council approved a nonprofit application process for grant funding for nonprofit youth organizations. The application process opened to the public for submission on April 13, 2022, and closed May 12, 2022. City Council established the following criteria:
1. Must serve a public purpose
a. Provide a service that enhances a service the public agency provides,
b. Identifiable secondary benefit to the public agency, or
c. Provide a service the public agency could provide but chooses not to
2. Funds may not benefit private parties
3. City must maintain control of the funds via agreement
a. Nonprofits must document that funds were used for a public purpose before reimbursement can occur
Sixteen applications were received. At a May 18, 2022, Special City Council Workshop, City Council reviewed the applications and issued a motion of direction to staff to bring a resolution forward to fund the grant requests in an amount not to exceed $10,000 each for nine nonprofit youth organizations. Upon City Council’s approval of the funding and declaration of a public purpose for the nine organizations, agreements with the grant recipients will be prepared and executed.
The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to enhance the quality of life for our residents through recreational activities, provide for the safety of our community, and invest in the future by providing opportunities for the City’s youth.
Therefore, Songhai Bamboo Roots Association will enhance the quality of life and invest in the future of Killeen by providing opportunities for youth to learn how to play musical instruments and perform at various events.
CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties will provide for the safety of our community by finding safe and healthy permanent homes for youth in Killeen.
Killeen Cove Chief Youth Sports Association will enhance safety and quality of life for Killeen youth by providing updated sports safety equipment and increasing youth participation through scholarship opportunities.
Educated Angels will enhance the quality of life and invest in the future of Killeen by providing educational opportunities for youth who might otherwise not be as prepared for school as their peers.
Gardens of Hope Central Texas will invest in the future of Killeen by providing additional educational programs for the youth that they serve.
Central Texas Junior Grey Wolves Youth Sports Association will enhance safety and quality of life for Killeen youth by providing updated sports safety equipment and additional recreational sports aids.
AYADD Outreach Center will enhance the quality of life and safety for the youth in Killeen by providing educational resources, safe and sober recreational activities, and educational summits.
Hope Restoration Center will enhance the quality of life and invest in the future of Killeen by providing camp activities designed to give youth the opportunity to develop character and life sustaining skills.
Church of Deliverance will enhance the safety and invest in the future of Killeen by providing activities for the youth as an alternative to joining gangs.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not approve the funding for nine nonprofit youth organizations.
2. Amend the selected organizations.
3. Approve the funding and declare a public purpose for nine nonprofit youth organizations.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 3 is recommended. The nine organizations submitted the required documentation and met the criteria set forth by City Council.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to all applicable State Laws and City Policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
$90,000
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, in the General Fund account 010-9501-491-50.86, project code PFCNRP
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council declare the public purposes as state above and approve the grant funding requests for nine nonprofit youth organizations in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each organization.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A