Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 1/8/2019
Item Status: New
From: Ronald J. Cink, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Admin/Records Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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City of Robertsdale Utilities - Participation in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Baldwin County Commission’s continued participation in the City of Robertsdale Utilities Department’s utility assistance program which benefits the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation, which provides financial assistance to local charities and service organizations as well as individuals in need.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a program that allows local dollars to meet local needs in the local community. The extra cents from each participating customer’s bill are used to provide financial assistance to qualifying Robertsdale Utility customers. A local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization will be responsible for determining the eligibility status of customers seeking assistance. All Robertsdale utility customers will be enrolled in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program unless they choose not to participate.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Amanda Cunningham/Sharon Grant, Accounting Department, cc: Kim Creech and Eva Cutsinger
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Amanda Cunningham submit opt-in forms to Baldwin EMC.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A