PR 14559: PA COMMUNITIES FUND GRANT - LETTER OF INTENT & APPLICATION

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Memorandum City of Port Arthur, Texas Health Department TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager FROM: Yoshi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Health Director 1, ~ DATE: February 8, 2008 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 14559 Authorization for the City of Port Arthur to submit a letter of intent and Application for Port Arthur Communities Fund grant RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14559 authorizing the City of Port Arthur to submit a letter of intent and application for the Port Arthur Communities Fund grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000. BACKGROUND The Port Arthur Communities Fund (PACF) was established with a $2 million gift by Motiva Enterprises to be used as seed capital to invest in the West Side and EI Vista communities and to benefit the community of Port Arthur. The Fund supports local non- profit organizations that focus initially on the social and economic redevelopment of West Side and El Vista communities and the overall revitalization of Port Arthur. Funds 'can be used for operating expenses; program support, seed funding and/or capital. Grants are intended to significantly impact the community and assist residents in the Port Arthur area. Before an application can be submitted for this grant, a letter of intent is due by February 15, 2008 that briefly describes the proposed project. If the project concept is approved, the City of Port Arthur will be invited to submit a full proposal which is due by March 31, 2008. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: The allowable grant request must be between $25;000-$100,000. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None. SUDIMARY: It is recommended -that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14559 authorizing the City of Port Arthur to submit a letter of intent and application for the Port Arthur Communities Fund grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000.