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A Resolution for Assistance to Carrboro Residents Who Are Beneficiaries of the DACA Program
PURPOSE: The purpose of the agenda item is to re-establish designated funds to assist residents applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
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DEPARTMENT: Finance and Economic and Community Development
CONTACT INFORMATION: Arche McAdoo, Finance Director (919) 918-7439 and Annette Stone, Economic and Community Development Director (919) 918-7319
INFORMATION: In September of 2017, the Town entered into an agreement with El Centro to provide resources to applicants of the DACA program. Since that time the program has been extended and additional Carrboro residents have received assistance from El Centro. This attached resolution would re-establish the funds needed to provide that assistance.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Resolution designates $10,000 from the Board’s contingency fund for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends the Board consider adopting the resolution (Attachment 1).