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Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Financial Governance Policy to revise the utility bill contributions policy related to summer youth programs.
Summary
DATE: May 18, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joe Brown, Executive Director of Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Amending the utility bill contributions policy related to the summer youth program
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City has accepted contributions through utility bills for the Senior Citizen Utility Bill Assistance Program since 2003. In May 2018, the City of Killeen approved a memorandum/resolution to amend the Financial Governance Policy and approve the programs citizens may contribute to through their City utility bill. There had been interest by City Council and staff to expand the acceptance of utility bill contributions to provide additional resources for other programs. During the April 17, 2018 City Council workshop, staff proposed adding Summer Youth Programs and Animal Services Unit. The City Council reached a consensus to bring the proposed item back for formal consideration, which was approved on May 22, 2018. With the addition of these two programs, citizens have had the option of contributing to the following:
• Senior Citizen Utility Bill Assistance Program - provides financial assistance for senior citizens on their utility bill. Eligible senior citizens must be at least 60 years of age and may remain on the program for six months.
• Summer Youth Program - provides financial assistance for children unable to attend City fee-based summer programs. Eligible families must be at or below 80% of the area’s median household income, and children must live in the city of Killeen and be between the ages of 4 and 17.
• Animal Services Unit - provides additional resources for animals in the care of the Animal Services Unit. Contributions will be used primarily to provide spay and neuter ...
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