Title
Resolution to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from Washtenaw County from the Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage ($200,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to accept and appropriate $200,000.00 from Washtenaw County from the Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage.
In November 2024, Washtenaw County voters approved Proposal 3, which establishes an older persons services millage that increases the property tax rate by 0.50 mill from 2024 to 2031. The millage is estimated to raise more than $11 million in 2025. The funding raised by the millage will be allocated to activities and services for persons age 60 and older in Washtenaw County. The Ann Arbor Senior Center is a qualifying center that provides activities and services for people age 60 and older in Washtenaw County.
Initially, ten senior centers in Washtenaw County were selected to receive $200,000.00 to support operations, programming and improvements. The Ann Arbor Senior Center was included in the initial 10 senior centers.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: It is recommended that the $200,000.00 be appropriated to the Parks and Recreation FY 2026 General Fund expenditure budget to allow the broadest use of the funds for the purposes permitted.
Staff
Prepared by: Josh Landefeld, Parks & Recreation Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Manager
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Washtenaw County voters approved Proposal 3, which establishes an older persons services millage;
Whereas, The funding raised by the millage will be allocated to activities and services for persons age 60 and older in Washtenaw County;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Senior Center is a qualifying center that provides activities and services for persons age 60 and older in Washtenaw County;
Whereas, Ten senior centers in Washtenaw County were selected to receive $200,000.00 to support operations, programming and impro...
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