HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolutions 1520 RESOLUTION NO.SA-is-a°
A RESOLUTION TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE ST.VINCENT de PAUL SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM,TO
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL POINT RESIDENTS BEING SERVED RENTAL EVICTION OR UTILITY SHUT
OFF NOTICES
RECITALS:
1. The City of Central Point is committed to improve the lives of its most vulnerable citizens.
2. One program that shows the City's commitment is the Water Rate Discount for Extreme Hardship.
This program originated as a discount for senior citizens but was replaced through Ordinance 1845 in
2004 to cover a broader spectrum of vulnerable citizens. The program allows any household being
served by city water and with a combined total income falling below the federal poverty level shall be
considered eligible for a discount of 50%of the regular water rate.
3. Despite the many successes of this program, there is a need for assistance with non-city utility
services and rental assistance.
4. St.Vincent de Paul's social service program routinely invests in Central Point with housing and utility
assistance to many Central Point residents.
THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Authorizing an annual contribution of$18,000 from the City Enhancement area of the General
Fund budget to the St.Vincent de Paul social services program to provide rental and utility assistance to
Central Point residents in need.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 9th day of November,2017.
Mayor Hank Williams
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