TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Cindy Emerson, Community Services Director
FROM: Megan Kendrick, Human Services Administrator
DATE: May 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Children Services Advisory Committee: De-obligation of Funding for Salvation Army FY 2024-2025
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BACKGROUND
On April 9th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved FY 2024/2025 funding for Children’s Services in the amount of $3,149,351, with up to $207,522 for administrative expenses and up to $2,941,829 in Children’s Program expenses.
After allocating funding to 47 programs, there was a remaining balance of $128,810, which was recommended to be used for future needs that serve children and families in FY 2024/2025.
ANALYSIS
For the fiscal year 2024-2025, The Salvation Army was awarded $10,000 for the After School Music Education for Children & Youth program. On February 10, 2025 the agency formally notified the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) of its decision to terminate the program contract, resulting in the de-obligation of the grant funding.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $10,000, will be reallocated from the General Fund/Children's Services/Salvation Army-After School Music account, number 00112869-088816, to the General Fund/Children's Services/Reserve for Contingency account, number 00112869-099910.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
On April 9th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved FY 2024/2025 funding for Children’s Services in the amount of $3,149,351, with $10,000 Allocated to Salvations Army’s Afterschool Music Program
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Quality Of Life
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommend the Board de-obligate funding to The Salvation Army for the After School Music Education for Children & Youth program in the amount of $10,000 and preserve the finds in Reserve for Contingency for future needs.