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Golden Age Center seeks larger county support; commissioners agree on modest interim increase
Summary
The Golden Age Center requested $30,000 to stabilize operations; after discussion about constrained county revenue commissioners agreed to a $9,000 increase in this session and asked staff to track grant applications and fundraising status.
The Golden Age Center asked commissioners for $30,000 to cover rising payroll, utilities and renovations after reporting a $171,000 annual budget and recent grant applications. The center said it had received roughly $8,658 in foundation dollars so far this year and had $160,600 in applications pending. “Until we have a full year, we're not quite sure what it'll be,” the center representative said, asking for a cushion so the organization would not start the next fiscal year in the hole.
Commissioners acknowledged the center’s needs but signaled financial constraints for FY27, with individual commissioners proposing increases ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. After discussion and a look at countywide budget pressures, the court agreed in-session to a $9,000 increase for the Golden Age Center and directed staff to report back on grant outcomes and the organization's audited financials before considering recurring larger increases in future budgets.
