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Council accepts Mid-America Regional Council grants to support Belton Senior Center services
Summary
The council accepted a Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) contract providing up to $22,500 for senior-center operations and up to $10,000 for transportation reimbursement for fiscal year 2026.
The Belton City Council accepted a contract and grant from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) for services at the Belton Senior Center. City staff said MARC’s Aging and Adult Services program awarded up to $22,500 toward operating costs for fiscal year 2026 and up to $10,000 toward transportation reimbursement.
Staff noted the award is smaller than in prior years and requested the council allow a double reading for immediate acceptance because the contract period began July 1. A motion to approve the ordinance accepting the MARC contract carried on second reading and then on final vote.
A council member asked how this year’s award compares to last year. The presenter said combined funding in the previous year was in the “ballpark” of $3,033,000 but clarified the city’s award this year is about $10,000 less than the immediately prior award cycle for the senior center program. The transcript does not include more detail on the composition of that larger figure or how it relates to Belton’s allocation.
The council approved the acceptance of the MARC contract and directed staff to proceed with the established program administration. No public comment about the grant was recorded at the meeting.
