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THE CITY OF <br />pL£~S~4NTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br />1 <br />January 15, 2008 <br />Parks and Community Services <br />TITLE: APPROVE FUNDING REQUEST OF $20,000 TO EDEN I&R, INC. FOR <br />ALAMDEA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE 2-1-1 HOTLINE <br />SUMMARY <br />In July 2000, the Federal Communications Commission designated 2-1-1 as the <br />telephone number to obtain social service information throughout the United States. In <br />2003, the California Public Utilities Commission selected Eden I&R, Inc., to implement <br />and manage the 2-1-1 system for Alameda County. <br />A total of $1.3 million is estimated by Eden I&R, Inc., to offer the 2-1-1 service <br />throughout the County. Eden I&R, Inc. has received $500,000 from Alameda County, <br />and raised $300,000 from private and non-profit foundations to offset its costs. All cities <br />within Alameda County are being requested to contribute toward the $500,000 shortfall, <br />with Pleasanton's per capita share set at $20,000. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />That the City Council approve a one (1) year allocation of $20,000 to Eden I&R, Inc., to <br />implement the Alameda County 2-1-1 telephone system for social service referrals. <br />Staff will evaluate the level of service provided to Pleasanton residents in the event <br />future City funding is requested for the program. <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />The City's $20,000 commitment would be allocated from the General Fund. <br />