The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its Aug. 5 meeting that will support advocacy for children, services for seniors and resources for first responders.
The board approved new grant funding for the CASA program, funding for aging services and a replacement fire training tower.
A grant of over $235,000 from the Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will support the local CASA team, which trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children in foster care.
The funding covers the salaries of the program director and four supervisors. During the most recent grant cycle, 37 volunteers contributed over 3,500 hours serving Gwinnett’s foster children. The grant does not require a local match, according to Gwinnett County.
Meanwhile, a $2.5 million grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission will support senior programs in Gwinnett County through June of next year.
The funding reimburses eligible expenses and supports case management, home-delivered and congregate meals, personal care, respite care, senior recreation and transportation. The required local match of $162,600 will be covered by the General Fund.
Finally, a 1.3 Million Contract was awarded to Eastern Builders, Inc., to construct a new modular fire training tower to replace the existing structure built in 1983. The county said years of exposure to live fire and weather has left the tower worn and outdated. The new tower will meet National Fire Protection Association standards, improve safety and provide long-term flexibility for training scenarios.
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