REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of the Mayor and City Manager
BY: ROBIN McGEHEE, Community Coordinator
Office of the Mayor and City Manager, Office of Community Affairs
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) allocating $75,000 for the LGBTQ+ Resource Center providing operational cost support.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve an agreement with Fresno EOC allocating $75,000 to provide operational cost support for its LGTBQ+ Resource Center and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements, amendments, and modifications pertaining to this grant program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 12, 2024, Council approved Budget Motion #108 during the regular budget process to allocate $75,000 to the Fresno EOC for its LGBTQ+ Resource Center to support operational costs. As a recipient of this General Fund grant, Fresno EOC will be able to further augment the services provided through the LGBTQ+ Resource Center.
BACKGROUND
On June 22, 2023, Council allocated $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding through the regular budget process to augment Fresno EOC's operations for the LGBTQ+ Resource Center by increasing access to emotional and mental health services, increasing awareness of community resources and delivering culturally responsive services for clients.
An additional $75,000 was approved through the regular budget process on June 12, 2024, to support operational costs associated with increased services. Through this funding, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center plans to serve low-income LGBTQ+ youth and adults in Fresno County with case management services.
The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) LGBTQ+ Resource Center will serve 200 low-income LGBTQ+ youth and adults in Fresno County with case management services. It offers a safe place for LGBTQ individuals to get expert and trusted guidance on resources, including STI screenin...
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