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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-28 13-064 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-064 Date: January 28, 2013 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service- AmeriCorps: Governor's and Mayor's Initiative. Responsible Department: Health and Community Services Commentary: The City of Bangor would partner with Eastern Maine Community College to submit a proposal for 15-20 AmeriCorps members to serve in Bangor for a three-year period, starting in July 2013, with the potential for renewal for two (2) additional three-year grants. For this funding opportunity the Governor must apply with one Mayor and a minimum of two nonprofits that are best able to achieve a demonstrated positive impact on economic opportunity in Bangor. Eastern Maine Community College has agreed to be the fiscal agent and to provide coordination and supervision of the AmeriCorps host sites in Bangor. The Health and Community Services Department would work in close collaboration with EMCC to align the activities of the AmeriCorps initiative with the needs and goals of the City of Bangor, as represented by its Mayor. The budget for the three-year proposal is based on a projection of the number of AmeriCorps positions and the costs associated with providing living allowances, education awards, and training. Host sites would provide in-kind services including AmeriCorps member supervision and administrative support, as part of the required match for the grant. The City of Bangor would provide in-kind staff services. The budget will fall within the range of $249,000 to $275,000 for the three-year period. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head cam_ (n_g-e) City Manager Finance Director Page 1 of 1 ity Solicitor Assigned to Councilor Hawes CITY OF BANGOR 13-064 JANUARY 28, 2013 (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service — AmeriCorps: Governor's and Mayor's Initiative BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR: ORDERED THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service- AmeriCorps: Governor's and Mayor's Initiative in collaboration with Eastern Maine Community College who would administer funds of approximately $250,000 to employ AmeriCorps members at nonprofit host sites in Bangor. IN CITY COUNCIL January 28, 2013 Passed CI Y ERR