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Commissioners defer $200,000 budget amendment for Alzheimer—s Services Center, ask for financial books
Summary
A budget amendment proposing $200,000 for the Alzheimer—s Services Center was held until Aug. 19 after commissioners requested the center—s financial records and a staff review of revenue and expense lines.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday declined to approve a proposed $200,000 budget amendment for the Alzheimer—s Services Center and instead voted to revisit the request at the Aug. 19 meeting after finance staff agreed to provide the nonprofit—s financial records.
Why it matters: The Alzheimer—s Services Center is a small nonprofit that provides adult day services and respite to county residents; staff and community members told commissioners the center struggles with staffing and facility repairs. The board—s decision delays county assistance until commissioners and finance staff can review the center—s books.
What staff proposed: The amendment packet attached to the agenda requested $200,000 from the general fund balance to support the center: $100,000 for general operations (programming, transportation, administration), $75,000 for staffing to ensure competitive caregiver compensation, and $50,000 for facilities maintenance, specifically HVAC repair or replacement and drywall/ dining-area seating.
Public testimony: Michael Brown, who has worked with the center for decades, and Jane Rinder, the center—s executive director, told the board the facility is the only nonprofit adult day program in the county and cited declines in steady donations and staffing challenges. "It is a struggle daily because it is a nonprofit," Rinder said. She described plans to expand services, a five-bed respite component and efforts to seek grants and partnerships.
Board action: Commissioner Damon Davis moved to hold the amendment and ask finance to provide the center—s financial records for review; the motion passed on a voice vote. The board directed staff to return the item to the Aug. 19 meeting with the requested materials and a finance recommendation.
Ending: The county did not cut services or immediately provide the $200,000. Commissioners said they wanted clarity on the center—s revenue streams and monthly expense breakdowns—staff told commissioners payroll accounts for most operating costs—before authorizing a one-time appropriation.
