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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-006-17Community Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: June 19, 2017 Report Number: CSD-006-17 Resolution: GG-360-17 File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: 2017 Community Grant Request - Supplementary Recommendations: 1.That Report CSD-006-17 be received; 2.That Council consider the supplementary grant request as presented; 3.That the 2017 Community Grant Program be closed following Council's consideration of this request; and 4.That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-006-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-17 Page 2 Report Overview The Municipality of Clarington supports various initiatives throughout Clarington that benefit our residents. The 2017 Community Grant requests were considered by Council earlier this year; one supplementary request has since been received from the AIDS Committee of Durham Region. 1. Background On May 2, 2017 Report CSD-004-17 2017 Community Grant Requests was approved by Council. At that time, $57,750 was allocated to 30 community groups, leaving a balance of $2,250 still available in the 2017 Community Grant Program. In early May, the AIDS Committee of Durham Region submitted a supplementary grant request. 2. Proposal 2.1 Applicant The AIDS Committee of Durham Region (applicant 17-32) creates an inclusive environment for a collaborative approach to education, support and outreach. They build on the strengths and abilities of people living with HIV, AIDS and related co-infections, those at risk and their support networks in Durham Region. They provide direct client support, including home visits for persons living with HIV, HIV prevention and education outreach as well as outreach specific to Hispanic and Caribbean migrant workers. They are requesting funding to enhance and improve the accessibility of their community outreach initiatives for migrant worker communities by connecting Spanish-speaking and Caribbean workers employed in Clarington to local health and social services. 2.2 Comments The Community Grant Program in Clarington ensures citizen involvement in recreational / leisure, civic, social and community hall boards enhancing community well-being. The supplemental application being considered today is on file with the Department and will be made available during discussions should further details about the applicant be required. Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-17 Page 3 3. Concurrence Not Applicable 4. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that the Community Grant supplemental grant request be considered by Council for funding through the 2017 Community Grant Program. To streamline the Community Grant Program application process and avoid tying up additional staff resources, staff is recommending that the 2017 Community Grant Program be closed following today’s deliberations. As a result, any remaining balance would remain unspent. 5. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Submitted by: Reviewed by: Joseph P. Caruana, Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO Director of Community Services Interim CAO Staff Contact: Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext 2563 or emittag@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1: Application 17-32 Summary List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Community Services Department. Attachment 1 to Report CSD-006-17 Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department Summary of Grant Information Applicant Organization: The AIDS Committee of Durham Region Application #: 17-32 Contact Name: Adrian Betts The primary programs / services of the Organization are: • Direct client support, including home visits for persons living with HIV • HIV prevention and education outreach • Hispanic and Caribbean migrant worker outreach Description of the program / service / event that the funding will be used for: The AIDS Committee of Durham Region creates an inclusive environment for a collaborative approach to education, support and outreach. They build on the strengths and abilities of people living with HIV, AIDS and related co-infections, those at risk and their support networks in Durham Region. The funds requested will be used to enhance community outreach initiatives for migrant worker communities in Clarington. The Organization intends to use the 2017 Community Grant Funds in the following manner: • Facility Rental fees • Migrant Worker Wellness Outreach staff wages • Mileage reimbursement Financial Summary: 2016 2017 Revenue $ 872,594.00 $ 899,840.00 Expenses $ 857,183.00 $ 901,167.00 Net $ 15,411.00 ($ 1,327.00) Grant $ 0.00 $ 2,801.75 Final Net $ 15,411.00 $ 1,474.75 Grant History: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 New applicant