Council hears requests for funds from several social service agencies
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Social service agencies and other organizations in Kosciusko County presented requests for next year's financial assistance to the Kosciusko County Council Thursday.
Some asked for slightly more money, others asked for the same amount as 1999.
The first presentation was by Kurt Carlson, CEO of Bowen Center. The Bowen Center took over the Kosciusko County Juvenile Shelter after it closed last year. This year, the center is anticipating a shortfall of approximately $34,000. As a result, Bowen Center is increasing the per diem rate for the shelter from $100 to $105 per day.
In addition to the financial shortfall, Carlson said, the county has used more days in the shelter than predicted. The contract with Kosciusko County budgeted 1,095 days for 1999, for a total of $60,225, and actually used 1,687.
"Unfortunately, we have that many kids in need in this community," he told the council.
As a result, Bowen Center requested an increase to $100,210 for 2000. Total budget for the Youth Shelter for fiscal year 2000 is $297,790.
Kosciusko County kids are placed in the shelter by the probation department and the Kosciusko County Division of Family and Children's Services.
The Kosciusko County Council on Aging and Aged requested $5,000 more for 2000, for a total of $32,000.
Jeannie Campbell, director of the Beaman Home, asked for the same amount - $25,000 - for 2000 as 1999, though they have lost 35 percent in one grant. The grant loss may mean a loss of a position.
"No matter what, we will deliver our services," she said.
Julie Bowers, Home Health Care, said that as of May 6, they became independent because of the sale of the hospital. They also operate the Well Child Clinic.
Beginning next year, they will have to start paying rent for their facilities or find comparable facilities, she said.
She said they are asking for $60,000, an increase from $30,000, because of all the changes.
"So we're back where we were four to five years ago?" asked county councilman Harold Jones.
"Indeed we are," said Bowers.
Councilman John Kinsey asked if they could get grants from the K21 Foundation. Bowers said the money isn't immediately available and may not be there as soon as they need it.
Cardinal Center representatives requested $80,000, the same as two years ago. Much of the funding provided by state grants will soon be unavailable, they said.
Kosciusko County Historical Society asked for an additional $2,000 this year, for a total of $25,000.
Kosciusko County 4-H asked for $51,000 to help pay for trips, ribbons, the fair, tent and barn rental, electricity, insurance and security services.
The 4-H Fair is July 10 to 18.
Phil Fozo, of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the CVB projects an increase of 7 percent over the previous budget but expects to meet all their needs.
Arrowhead RC&I requested the same amount of money as last year, $500.
Kosciusko Development Inc. requested $35,000. [[In-content Ad]]
Social service agencies and other organizations in Kosciusko County presented requests for next year's financial assistance to the Kosciusko County Council Thursday.
Some asked for slightly more money, others asked for the same amount as 1999.
The first presentation was by Kurt Carlson, CEO of Bowen Center. The Bowen Center took over the Kosciusko County Juvenile Shelter after it closed last year. This year, the center is anticipating a shortfall of approximately $34,000. As a result, Bowen Center is increasing the per diem rate for the shelter from $100 to $105 per day.
In addition to the financial shortfall, Carlson said, the county has used more days in the shelter than predicted. The contract with Kosciusko County budgeted 1,095 days for 1999, for a total of $60,225, and actually used 1,687.
"Unfortunately, we have that many kids in need in this community," he told the council.
As a result, Bowen Center requested an increase to $100,210 for 2000. Total budget for the Youth Shelter for fiscal year 2000 is $297,790.
Kosciusko County kids are placed in the shelter by the probation department and the Kosciusko County Division of Family and Children's Services.
The Kosciusko County Council on Aging and Aged requested $5,000 more for 2000, for a total of $32,000.
Jeannie Campbell, director of the Beaman Home, asked for the same amount - $25,000 - for 2000 as 1999, though they have lost 35 percent in one grant. The grant loss may mean a loss of a position.
"No matter what, we will deliver our services," she said.
Julie Bowers, Home Health Care, said that as of May 6, they became independent because of the sale of the hospital. They also operate the Well Child Clinic.
Beginning next year, they will have to start paying rent for their facilities or find comparable facilities, she said.
She said they are asking for $60,000, an increase from $30,000, because of all the changes.
"So we're back where we were four to five years ago?" asked county councilman Harold Jones.
"Indeed we are," said Bowers.
Councilman John Kinsey asked if they could get grants from the K21 Foundation. Bowers said the money isn't immediately available and may not be there as soon as they need it.
Cardinal Center representatives requested $80,000, the same as two years ago. Much of the funding provided by state grants will soon be unavailable, they said.
Kosciusko County Historical Society asked for an additional $2,000 this year, for a total of $25,000.
Kosciusko County 4-H asked for $51,000 to help pay for trips, ribbons, the fair, tent and barn rental, electricity, insurance and security services.
The 4-H Fair is July 10 to 18.
Phil Fozo, of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the CVB projects an increase of 7 percent over the previous budget but expects to meet all their needs.
Arrowhead RC&I requested the same amount of money as last year, $500.
Kosciusko Development Inc. requested $35,000. [[In-content Ad]]