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Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes - Final July 14, 2021 001-110 HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH, FL 001-110 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL., INC. 21-0676 Attachments: Quasi Non -Profit Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels gave an overview of the proposed recommendations for the Quasi Non -Profit Organizations. She announced the total proposed budget for Quasi Non -Profit Agencies is $1,247,840, an increase of $26,857.00. Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comments. Karen Deigl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Resource Association (SRA), thanked the Board and staff for their continued support. She mentioned that with the CARES Act dollars provided through the County, the SRA was able to increase the number of people fed through Meals on Wheels. She reported the Go Line transit system riders decreased by 50% during COVID, but was fully running now along with the Community Coach. Chairman Flescher thanked Ms. Deig] for the great job the SRA has done for the community. Commissioner Earman also commented on the outstanding job done by the SRA for the community by delivering meals and providing services to the elderly. Ms. Deigl recognized her staff, the bus operators, the volunteers who deliver the meals, and all the people behind the organization for their passion. Commissioner Adams sought and received information on the last time the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council (TCHSC) had asked for an increase in funding. Budget Director Daniels provided that the TCHSC had requested and received $15,270 in funding annually since 2012. Commissioner Adams felt it was something that could be looked at in the future and stated that if the TCHSC received additional funds, maybe they could do more to address the growing homeless population. DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT 137-110 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0677 Attachments: Dori Slosberg Indian River County Florida Page 13