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To incorporate and address these priorities, staff developed a funding recommendation that formed the basis for the HSC's discussion and consideration during the April 8 meeting. As an outcome to this process, the Commission was able to review various funding options that enabled it to make its recommendations. Applications Recommended for Funding With CDBG and/or General Funds As noted, the HSC's review of all grant applications resulted in recommendations for the following programs: CDBG and General Fund Recommendations of % Agency/Project Description Recomm Request Comments Axis Community Health-Assistance to low-income uninsured families $13,000 65% New project;beneficial impact on with facilitation of medication delivery and management in clinic's health care system;efficient collaboration with Axis physician staff. investment of grant funds Axis Community Health-Funding for the capital project related to new $100,000 100% Axis has outgrown the limited space of community clinic in north Pleasanton;the City has funded this project its downtown clinic facility and must for the past several years for predevelopment activities(planning, increase capacity in order to meet the architecture/design,etc.);construction began 3/30/2015. growing needs of the community CALICO Center-Child abuse prevention program involving"forensic $7,000 64% Second year applicant;important niche interviews"and follow-up support services with Pleasanton victims of service;successfuVproven program; child abuse and their families. fund partially due to overall limitations CityServe of the Tri-Valley-Agency coordinates a wide range of $5,000 40% Second year applicant but first time community resources(services,housing resources,etc.)by mobilizing funding;has demonstrated capacity volunteers working in collaboration with local churches. and ability to collaborate with local nonprofits and faith-based community East Bay Innovations-"Student Employment Transition"program $7,000 58% Important niche service;fund partially providing a range of individualized counseling services to due to overall funding limitations(but developmentally disabled youth transitioning from school to adult life. higher than last year) Easter Seals Bay Area-Kaleidoscope Teen Group;education and $10,000 33% Important niche service;fund partially socialization program for disabled young adults aged 18-22 due to overall funding limitations(but transitioning from high school including community-based volunteer, higher than last year) employment,recreation,leisure,and educational opportunities. Hope Hospice-Provision of grief support services to Pleasanton $5,000 100% Fund at 100%based on$5,000 families coping with loss and end of life issues. minimum grant amount policy Legal Assistance for Seniors-Provision of free legal advice and $10,000 100% Important niche service for Pleasanton representation and community education presentations in the areas of seniors;integral to Senior Center elder abuse,guardianship of minor children,health law,public programs benefits,and legal services for immigrants to Pleasanton seniors. Neighborhood Solutions-Housing Rehabilitation Program;Provision of $74,800 73% Important program for seniors and low- low-interest loans and small grants to low-income homeowners to income households;partially funded make necessary health and safety improvements. with$34,756 in HOME funds(plus additional prior year carry-over funds) Open Heart Kitchen-Provision of free hot meals to low and very low $10,000 100% Promotes enhanced services for low- income Pleasanton seniors through OHK's Ridge View Commons site. income senior housing Open Heart Kitchen-Provision of free hot meals and weekend box $13,338 89% Consistent with HSC priority on basic lunches to low and very low income persons through OHK's Trinity human needs;fund partially due to Lutheran Church site. overall funding limitations(but higher than last year) Open Heart Kitchen-Congregate senior meal program at Pleasanton $24,000 96% Last year 01-IK was awarded the Senior Center. contract by Alameda Co.Agency on Aging to run the Senior Center meal program with great success Pleasanton Unified School District-Through existing PUSD nurses, $5,000 83% Second year of funding;addresses coordinates access to local dentists,optometrists,and other medical HSC priority for providing affordable service providers for low-income,uninsured,or under-insured school dental care for low-income residents; age children in the PUSD system. fund partially due to overall limitations Page 5