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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND FIRST CALL FOR HELP OF BROWARD, INC. TO PROVIDE A 24 HOUR HELPLINE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS IN NEED AND IDENTIFYING AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN RESOLVING THEIR IMMEDIATE CRISIS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,500)
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(Staff Contact: Erjeta Diamanti/Brian Donovan)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The following Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement with First Call For Help of Broward, Inc. will be in effect during fiscal year 2017 to provide financial and programmatic accountability for expenditure of City funds. The Agreement is for a period of one (1) year and the funding level of $2,500 was approved on September 19, 2016 with adoption of the FY 2017 budget.
First Call For Help of Broward, Inc. will provide a 24 hour helpline to offer assistance to residents in need and identifying available community resources to assist them in resolving their immediate crisis. The funding will support counselor salaries who provide direct services to callers. It is anticipated that 2-1-1 Broward will serve 6,000 Pompano Beach residents.
Origin of request for this action: Budget Office
Fiscal impact and source of funding: Funds budgeted in Account No. 001-9910-599-8231