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Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc.
O A 101 Marietta Street Bldg. e Atlanta, Georgia 30303 e Telephone 688-1012
T. M. Parham
Executive Administrator
September 27, 1968
Honorable Milton G. Farris, Chairman
Finance Committee
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mr. Farris:
Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. is requesting that the City of Atlanta
in 1969 increase its support of the local antipoverty program from $100,000
to $125,000.
The cash allocation from the City of Atlanta is used to help meet the
non-federal share of twenty per cent which is required by OEO. During 1968,
federal grants available to EOA have totaled $12,889,720, requiring $2,075,049
in non-federal share. The great majority of grant funds available are spent
within the City, and during the year, contracts totaling $1,713,383 have been
made directly with City departments;
Parks and Recreation $329,063
Sanitation $168 ,670
Atlanta Public Schools:
(1) Summer Head Start $356,524
(2) Manpower Training $859,126
As can be seen, the City government receives a direct return from its
investment in EQOA, as well as the indirect gains accruing from the improved
lives of its: citizens as they benefit from the many program activities.
In the past, much of our non-federai share has been developed through
in-kind contributions of space, equipment, and services. However, new
regulations from OEO demanding much more detailed justification of in-kind
claims has made it more difficult to meet requirememts in this way, and
availability of local cash is going to be increasingly important if the
community is to take full advantage of federal programs.
The EQOA Board, staff, and resident participants are very appreciative
of the support given this program by City government. We have worked closely
Honorable Milton G. Farris
Page 2_
September 27, 1968
with the Mayor's office, the Crime Prevention Department, and the Parks
Department to help maintain community stability. We are directly assisting
City efforts in planning, employment, housing, and community relations,
and we look forward to greater effort in 1969.
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Sincer Pea
hp Jei-tin—
T. M/ Jim Parham
Executive Administrator
TMJP/gd
CC: Mr. Boisfeuillet Jones
BCC: Mr. Dan Sweat
Mr. William Terry
O A 101 Marietta Street Bldg. e Atlanta, Georgia 30303 e Telephone 688-1012
T. M. Parham
Executive Administrator
September 27, 1968
Honorable Milton G. Farris, Chairman
Finance Committee
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mr. Farris:
Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. is requesting that the City of Atlanta
in 1969 increase its support of the local antipoverty program from $100,000
to $125,000.
The cash allocation from the City of Atlanta is used to help meet the
non-federal share of twenty per cent which is required by OEO. During 1968,
federal grants available to EOA have totaled $12,889,720, requiring $2,075,049
in non-federal share. The great majority of grant funds available are spent
within the City, and during the year, contracts totaling $1,713,383 have been
made directly with City departments;
Parks and Recreation $329,063
Sanitation $168 ,670
Atlanta Public Schools:
(1) Summer Head Start $356,524
(2) Manpower Training $859,126
As can be seen, the City government receives a direct return from its
investment in EQOA, as well as the indirect gains accruing from the improved
lives of its: citizens as they benefit from the many program activities.
In the past, much of our non-federai share has been developed through
in-kind contributions of space, equipment, and services. However, new
regulations from OEO demanding much more detailed justification of in-kind
claims has made it more difficult to meet requirememts in this way, and
availability of local cash is going to be increasingly important if the
community is to take full advantage of federal programs.
The EQOA Board, staff, and resident participants are very appreciative
of the support given this program by City government. We have worked closely
Honorable Milton G. Farris
Page 2_
September 27, 1968
with the Mayor's office, the Crime Prevention Department, and the Parks
Department to help maintain community stability. We are directly assisting
City efforts in planning, employment, housing, and community relations,
and we look forward to greater effort in 1969.
ef
ii aa
Sincer Pea
hp Jei-tin—
T. M/ Jim Parham
Executive Administrator
TMJP/gd
CC: Mr. Boisfeuillet Jones
BCC: Mr. Dan Sweat
Mr. William Terry
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