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ADMO asks Humboldt County for $12,000; reports $327,000 in services returned to county
Summary
Julie from ADMO requested the same $12,000 county contribution as last year and outlined program statistics: ADMO reported $327,000 of services delivered in the county, served 3,408 individuals (1,336 households), and cited state LIHEAP data‑system problems affecting intake.
Julie, a representative of ADMO, asked Humboldt County supervisors to provide the same $12,000 in support that the county provided last year and presented program statistics showing county investments and service outputs.
Julie said ADMO “invested over $327,000 of services back into Humboldt County” over the past year. She told the board the agency served 3,408 individuals—about 500 fewer than the prior year—and 1,336 households, and that total service value included weatherization, LIHEAP energy assistance, food, housing assistance (deposits/rent), senior programs and youth programs.
Julie described category changes year to year: LIHEAP (energy assistance and crisis services) decreased to about $171,000; food assistance rose to about $64,000; senior programs decreased (to about $900), and housing assistance declined in part because ADMO has received other housing grants that cover some needs. ADMO also noted growing special projects such as Adopt-a-Family and Bike for Tykes.
Julie told supervisors a state data system that handles LIHEAP applications has performed poorly since launch, forcing ADMO to take paper applications and double‑enter data; the state amended the agency contract to provide extra money to cover the added administrative burden. Julie said the administrative disruption likely affected counts and service delivery and that ADMO is moving to a new data system that should allow unduplicated totals next year.
Supervisors asked questions about donations and restricted funds; Julie said donated items earmarked for a particular program (for example, Bike for Tykes) must remain in that fund and cannot be transferred to general operations without donor consent, although ADMO’s accountant has encouraged donors to give to operations so money can be used where needs arise.
Julie said ADMO has taken cost‑saving measures—reduced staff hours and other adjustments—while pursuing new revenue streams such as Giving Tuesday and stronger partnerships with local economic development staff. She asked the board to consider the same $12,000 county support as the previous year; supervisors said the county’s budget pressures mean they cannot guarantee full continuation but will consider the request as part of the budget process.
The transcript records no formal vote on the request during the meeting.
