To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Derek Bradshaw, Director
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RE: Community Mentors Program Grant Acceptance
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is requesting approval to accept the Community Mentors Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHL Bank) in the amount of $50,000. Funding will be utilized to hold a Community Mentors Economic Development Symposium for Commissioner District 4, purchase software, and for future strategic planning and implementation. Staff is requesting approval to accept the grant and for Commissioner Avery to sign the attached contract.
BACKGROUND:
The 4th District of Genesee County is positioned for growth and County officials must come together to spur the changes needed to grow. Funding from the FHL Bank shall begin the discussion on the following 3 focus areas. Genesee County has a great need to attract and retain young professionals to fill a talent shortage. Increasing affordable housing options will fill a great need for housing options within the County. Increasing the walkability through non-motorized mobility throughout the County will attract population and economic growth in the community.
DISCUSSION:
The FHL Bank has awarded Genesee County funding to hold a community mentor event that focuses on homeownership, attract ability and walkability with a focus on Commissioner District 4. The event will serve as a precursor to a cohesive countywide economic ecosystem plan.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is not an impact on human resources with the acceptance of this grant award.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The award is for $50,000 of grant funding. A budget amendment is included in a separate request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Genesee County facilities as the symposium will take place off site.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There is no impact on technology as Genesee County technologies will not be utilized.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Community Mentors Grant supports Genesee County’s goal of community growth. This grant will assist Genesee County to bring communities together to focus on economic growth for District 4 and Genesee County as a whole.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, accepts the Community Mentors Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHL Bank) to receive $50,000.00 in funding to be utilized to hold a Community Mentors Economic Development Symposium for Commissioner District 4, purchase software, and for future strategic planning and implementation, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the March 27, 2024 meeting of the Board of Commissioners), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the grant agreement on behalf of Genesee County.