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CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SOCIAL AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES COMMISSION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. K-1213-112 WITH MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN, INC.
ACTION TAKEN: Motion to approve or reject the recommendation from the Social and Voluntary Services Commission to fund a request in the amount of $2,000 from Meals on Wheels of Norman, Inc., and Contract No. K-1213-112; and, if approved, authorize execution of Contract No. K-1213-112 and direct payment in the amount of $2,000 to Meals on Wheels of Norman, Inc.
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BACKGROUND: Funding for social service agencies of $150,000 was established in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 City of Norman budget adopted on June 12, 2012.
DISCUSSION: On September 24, 2012, the Social and Voluntary Services Commission (SVSC) heard presentations from 25 social service agencies who had submitted applications for funding. The application requires information regarding the overall mission of the agency, specific project for which funding is being requested, financial information including budget summary and projected budget, copy of most recent audit and copy of IRS tax exempt status letter. The application also requires a list of the current board members and staff members of the agency.
After consideration of the applicants, the SVSC Commission determined that 24 of the agencies would be recommended for funding to the Norman City Council at the October 23, 2012 meeting (see attached spreadsheet). Each of these agencies, if funded, will be visited a minimum of once during the fiscal year by Commission members. The members will visit each workplace and meet with agency staff. They inquire about future trends, what special challenges are ahead for the organization and how partnerships with others doing work in this field can be established. They evaluate and form an overall impression of the o...
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