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October 29, 1996 <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of Commissi0ners ~<~^~V'--' <br />FROM: Frank W. Clifton, Jr., County Managev~j.~ <br /> <br />RE: Request by L.I.F.E. Center, Inc. - Additional FY 96-97 Budget Appropriation of $3,670 <br /> <br />Attached is documentation that outlines a further request for County funding from L.I.F.E. Center, <br />Inc. in the amount of $3,670 in this fiscal year. Currently, the County il providing matching funds <br />to L.I.F.E. Center, Inc. of $7,660 and has committed the use of County-owned land to be made <br />available for a L.I.F.E. Center, Inc. facility to be located next to the Cabarrus County Senior Center. <br /> <br />As discussed during this year's budget sessions, I have concerns as to the continued financial subsidy <br />of this organization and the other non-profit agencies included in the County's FY 96-97 Budget. <br />Again, it must be stressed that it is not an issue of whether L.I.F.E. Center, Inc. or any other non- <br />profit provides valuable community services. It is an issue of whether this agency or others should <br />rely on County appropriations for matching federal program grants and how does the County fairly <br />distinguish between non-profits in appropriating local tax dollars. <br /> <br />There are many deserving non-profits serving Cabarrus citizens that do not receive County <br />appropriations: I only question how we distinguish between agencies, not whether they all do good <br />works. ~ <br /> <br />The United Way Campaign sponsors local groups including: <br /> <br />American Red Cross, Cabarrus County <br />ARC of Cabarrus County <br />Cabarrus County Boy's and Girl's Club <br />Cabarrus Meals on Wheels <br />Cabarrus Workshop <br />Consumer Credit Counseling <br /> <br /> Office of the County Manager <br />P. O. Box 707 ,, Concord, NC 28026-070~ (704) 788-8100 - Charlotte 375-0820 <br /> <br /> <br />