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Council clarifies $20,000 senior center allocation is unrestricted; members push for increased support
Summary
Council members discussed the Harrison County Senior Center's funding gap, confirmed a $20,000 allocation in the city budget that currently has no restrictions, and expressed support for increasing the city's contribution in the next budget to prevent service reductions.
Council clarified that $20,000 currently allocated to the Harrison County Senior Center in the city budget carries no restrictions and can be used by the center as needed. Members reported concern about federal budget pressures and possible reductions in services, including curtailed transportation and reduced open days.
One council member proposed sending a letter from the city manager informing the senior center that the funds are unrestricted and another urged that the city consider increasing its contribution in the upcoming budget cycle to help the center maintain staffing, transportation and operations. Members discussed bringing a budget revision or adding the item to the next budget cycle; several indicated they would support moving additional funds sooner rather than later.
A motion to separate that allocation and direct the city manager to send a letter to the senior center passed; council agreed to include the center on upcoming budget discussions.
