HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011 (63) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL FUNDING OF COABRJNITY ACTION
AGENCY PROGRAMS
Resolution No. (r)3 (at 1 0
St. Croix County, VVisconsin
WHEREAS, West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (West CAP) was
established in 1965 by action of the county boards of Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce,
Polk and St Croix Counties as a Community Action Agency (CAA) under the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964; and
WIIEREAS, West CAP is one of 16 CAAs in Wisconsin which serve to address the
needs of individuals and families living near the bottom of the economic ladder by providing
opportunities for economic and social advancement; and
WHEREAS, West CAP creates economic opportunities for low-income people in St.
Croix County by
• Involving low-income people, and a diverse group of local community stakeholders,
in identifying and developing solutions to local poverty problems
• Building skills through employment training, financial education and other programs
• Assisting low-income households to build assets such as home ownership
• Improving energy efficiency through home weatherization and energy conservation
• Providing emergency food resources to pantries and other sites, and organizing
activities to encourage families to incorporate family meals and cooking activities
• Creating new jobs and developing small businesses
• Enhancing literacy
• Recruiting volunteers to serve the needs of community organizations and institutions
• Facilitating collaboration of services with local organizations and agencies,
researching and preparing funding applications to meet the needs of our community;
and
WHEREAS, West CAP's services in St. Croix County in 2010 had a total economic
impact of $1,592,782 and a served a total of 990 households; and
W11EREAS, West CAP and its sister community action agencies serving the poor in
Wisconsin receive federal Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds to provide services to
low-income individuals and families and CSBG funds are critical to the success of West CAP;
and
WHEREAS, West CAP is governed by a board of directors representing a cross-section
of the community - one-third are representatives of poor, one-third are elected public officials
representing the county boards, and one-third are representatives of business and community
groups from the area served thereby; and
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL. FUNDING OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PROGRAMS - Continued
WIEREAS, President Obama's budget calls for reducing funding for CSBG by 50% and
members of Congress have proposed deeper cuts; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties has issued a letter of support for full
federal funding of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and maintaining the program's
funding formula; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors believes the services and
programs provided by West CAP are important to the County and the loss of any significant
level of CSBG funding would be a detriment to the families and communities in the County,
while also recognizing the need to address domestic spending.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
hereby supports the funding for the Community Services Block Grant at the 2008 levels to
sustain efforts to achieve economic stability for people in need and for our common good.
Offered by the Administration Committee
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
R ❑ ❑ ❑ Ryan sicard
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Esther Wentz
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Roger Rebholz
❑ ❑ ❑ Lorin Sather
Sharon
❑ ❑ El El Bauman Orton -
❑❑ ❑ ❑ Buck Mali& ❑C
❑ �❑ ❑ ❑ Daryl Standafer
// ; y This Resolution was opted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed as to form on 1rt�'i d Z of Supervisors on • .j ,26 u
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Greg fidmerman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campb II, County CI rk
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