AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAINFOREST ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. APPLICATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS.
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BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Rainforest Estates Homeowners Association, is requesting $4,720 in matching grant funds from the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program. The Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program is designed to provide funding assistance for projects that promote a stronger, safer, and more sustainable community. The proposed project seeks to enhance the security of the residential community. The Rainforest Estates community is located on the west side of Lyons Road, north of Hillsboro Boulevard. Access to the community is from Saxon Road.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to enhancing community aesthetics and promoting a stronger, safer, and more sustainable community; this grant project furthers this strategic initiative. The applicant is proposing to enhance community safety with the addition of a security system at the neighborhood entrance. Specifically, the project includes, four security cameras, and one network recorder. The Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program has a $65,000 budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Rainforest Estates would be the first Neighborhood Enhancement Grant of FY 2021.This grant project is a further enhancement of the community and satisfies the standards established by the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 4,720
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: This is the first Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Application for the FY 2021 Budget. Funds available from FY 2021 total $65,000 from Account 0198-8220, Neighborhood Partner Grant.