Item Coversheet
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 8C. 


Date Prepared:  10/30/2023 Council Meeting Date: 11/14/2023

TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Mike Faust, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  Chris Hallett, Neighborhood and Human Services Director 
SUBJECT:
Grant, Department of Economic Security, Child Care Assistance 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to (a) accept grant funding awarded to the City of Peoria from the Department of Economic Security for child care personnel related costs; and (b) authorize a budget amendment for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million dollars from the Proposed Grant Contingency account to the AM/PM Program.
Summary:

The Family and Youth Services division recently applied for, and has been awarded, funding through a non-competitive grant offered by the Department of Economic Security (DES).  This funding supports DES certified family child care providers who serve children eligible for DES child care assistance.  The funding is for personnel expenses incurred from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Fiscal Analysis:

Staff requests a budget amendment for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million dollars from Contingency to the AM/PM Program.
Contact Name and Number:  

Chris Hallett, Neighborhood and Human Services Director, (623) 773-7955