HomeMy WebLinkAboutArc FY24 A2A ResponsesOctober 7, 2022
FY24 Legacy Aid to Agencies
HCDC Question and Answer (Q&A) Session
Instructions
The Q&A session provides an opportunity for commissioners to ask clarifying questions about
the applications submitted through United Way. Please provide written responses to the
questions attached. Written responses must be received by City staff no later than October 13,
2022 to be included in the October HCDC packet.
Written responses can be directed to Brianna Thul at bthul@iowa-city.org or dropped off at City
Hall (410 E Washington Street). Responses may also be mailed but must be received by the
deadline to be included.
Agencies are encouraged to attend the October 20, 2022 HCDC meeting, but should be aware
that the purpose of the meeting is for HCDC to discuss the written answers submitted in
advance. Agencies will not be asked to present their application. This adjustment is intended to
gather the information required to accurately score submissions, while also promoting the
effective use of time and resources for both agencies, and commissioners.
Tentative Timeline
September 15, 2022 Applications are due to United Way by 5pm.
September 16, 2022 Staff will share the submissions with HCDC as soon as they are
available from United Way – likely September 16, 2022.
September 30, 2022 Staff will provide HCDC summary sheets with suggestions for
questions (provides staff about 2 weeks to prepare).
October 6, 2022 Written questions due to staff (provides HCDC about 3 weeks to
review submissions). Questions should be relevant to the scoring
criteria established in advance.
October 7, 2022 Staff to compile and send questions from HCDC with written answers
due October 13, 2022 (provides about 1 week for agencies to respond
in writing). If HCDC does not have questions for an applicant, staff will
inform the agency.
October 14, 2022 HCDC packet posted with written responses from agencies (provides
about 1 week for HCDC to review responses).
October 20, 2022 HCDC Q&A Discussion Session. HCDC will discuss questions and
answers for each agency.
October 7, 2022
Agency: The Arc of SE Iowa
Questions:
1. Is it correct that 95% of budget are from fees for services?—Yes, that is correct.
2. In-kind support – are hours reported on application?—No, volume of hours were
calculated into dollars ($10/hour).
3. Is it correct that Arc plans to increase the number of CCA slots from 30 to 70 with Aid to
Agencies funding?—The Arc intends to continue reserving 25% of enrollment slots for
CCA recipients. Our total daycare/preschool enrollment will increase from 30-70 slots.
The Arc will utilize Aid to Agency funds to support the program operations and additional
staffing for children with special needs.
4. Are there more recent financial statement available? The letter was signed May 23, 2021
for statements on the year ending June 30, 2020.—We have a draft copy that I have
included as a separate attachment. This is a final version, but it still needs final board
approval. Our board is scheduled to meet again in November and will vote on approval
at that time.
5. Will the remodeling referenced cause disruption to City funded childcare services in
FY24?—No, remodeling will be completed by the end of FY23. Completion of remodel is
anticipated by March 1, 2023. Existing services have continued throughout the remodel
project. Following completion of the renovations, The Arc will be able to work on offering
increased enrollment.
6. What happened to East Central Mental Health funding in FY23?—Many grants were
available through the East Central MHDS Region (ECR) in previous years as a result of
pandemic related funding. We do not anticipate that these will remain as consistent
funding sources. We will continue to apply for relevant funding options with ECR but are
uncertain what will be available.