CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA




  Agenda Date:         May 2, 2022

  Action Required:     Approve Resolution (Appropriation) (1st of 2 Readings)

  Presenter:           Sue Moffett, Director, Department of Social Services

  Staff Contacts:      Mary Jane Skidmore, Chief of Benefit Programs, Department of Social
                       Services
                       Laura Morris, Chief of Administration, Department of Social Services

  Title:               Additional VIEW Funding -- $38,025


Background:

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has provided the Charlottesville Department
of Social Services with $38,025 in additional funding to be used by the Virginia Initiative for
Education and Work (VIEW) program in Fiscal Year 2022.

Discussion:

The VIEW program promotes economic independence by providing employment, education, and
training opportunities as well as needed supportive services such as rental assistance, child care
assistance, and transportation assistance to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
recipients.

Alignment with Council Vision Areas and Strategic Plan:

Approval of this agenda item aligns with the City’s mission to provide services that promote equity
and an excellent quality of life in our community. It is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal1: An
inclusive community of self-sufficient residents and Objective 1.2, Prepare residents for the
workforce; and Strategic Plan Goal 4: A strong, creative, and diversified economy and objective
4.1, Develop a quality workforce.

Community Engagement:

VIEW staff will work directly with program participants to provide supportive services that can
help them overcome job-related challenges, as well as personal and family challenges that affect
employment.


Budgetary Impact:

The Virginia Department of Social Services is providing the additional funding. No local general
funds are being requested.

Alternatives:

Funds that are not appropriated will need to be returned to the Virginia Department of Social
Services.

Recommendation and Suggested Motion:

Staff recommends approval and appropriation of these funds.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the Resolution Appropriating the Additional Funding
Received from the Virginia Department of Social Services for the VIEW Program in the amount
of $38,025


Attachment:

Resolution
                                        RESOLUTION

   Appropriating Additional Funding Received from the Virginia Department of Social
                            Services for the VIEW Program
                               In the amount of $38,025


WHEREAS, the Charlottesville Department of Social Services has received an allocation of
$38,025 in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget from the Virginia Department of Social Services to be
used for the VIEW program.


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville,
Virginia, that the sum of $38,025, upon receipt by the City, is hereby appropriated for
expenditure within the FY22 budget in the following manner:

Revenue – $38,025


Fund: 212             Cost Center: 9900000000        G/L Account: 451022          $38,025

Expenditures - $38,025
Fund: 212             Cost Center: 3333002000        G/L Account: 540060          $38,025