Title
Approval of the use of 4B funds for a challenge grant application in the amount of $12,000 from Faith in Action Caregivers Pflugerville.
Summary
Faith in Action Caregivers Pflugerville (FIACP) provides volunteer-based support services that assist adults at least 60 years old to live independently in the greater Pflugerville area. The services provided at no cost include transportation, friendly visits, and minor home repairs.
Since 2008, FIACP has had a 55% increase in requests for transportation. Many of these requests are for trips to the grocery, Wal-Mart and other local businesses. FIACP is a volunteer based organization where one volunteer transports one client to his or her destination. Over the years, a need for a van has become greater to make weekly grocery and personal business rides more efficient. Pflugerville does not have a current bus system to transport seniors to local businesses. By purchasing and utilizing a van in the City of Pflugerville, FIACP would be able to transport seniors more efficiently and in return have more seniors “Come Home to Shop.”
FIACP’s application for the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Challenge Grant is to assist in the purchase of a 12-passenger van within the next six months with final payoff within two years.
Deadline for City Council Action
There is no deadline for action on the item.
Fiscal Impact
$12,000 to come from the 2011 PCDC Budget.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the use of 4B funds for a challenge grant application in the amount of $12,000 from Faith in Action Caregivers Pflugerville.
Drafter
Brandon Wade, City Manager