Submitted by: Sandra Shephard
Submitting Department: Community Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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FY25 Budget Appropriation: Reappropriate $5,000 from Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) FY 2024 Healthy Aging Grant
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council reappropriate into the FY25 Budget, the Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) FY24 Healthy Aging Grant in the amount of $5,000 to continue City programs for older adults.
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Summary Background:
The Age-Friendly and Aging and Wellness Services Program has received a $30,000 FY24 Healthy Aging Grant from the MD Department of Aging. Received funds will be used to expand the Hyattsville is Home art class series for older adults (in-person and virtual), develop a family caregiver support group, and mitigate the digital divide by expanding digital literacy and technology instruction for older adults. Funds will also be used to purchase 10 to 12 Chromebooks.
Project funds are to be used for December 2023, through June 30, 2024. Project partners include Art Works Now, BCauseICan, and University of Maryland Extension.
$5,000 is remaining from the FY24 grant appropriation, and the granting agency has agreed to extend the timeline for the expenditure of grant funds.
Next Steps:
Appropriate grant funding.
Fiscal Impact:
No financial impact to the City. Fund were obtained in FY24.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
NA
Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A