HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - 6 StonesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2022
SUBJECT: 6 STONES COMMUNITY POWERED REVITALIZATION GRANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider an annual grant of $35,000 to 6 Stones
Community Powered Revitalization.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funding is available in the General Fund in an amount not to exceed
$35,000.
BACKGROUND: Each year the City provides a grant to 6 Stones who, in turn organizes
and manages two Community Powered Revitalization blitz weekends per
year. In 2022, they helped coordinate repairs and clean up on six homes
in Grapevine.
To qualify, residents must be homeowners, they must be 62 years old, a
veteran or spouse of a veteran, single parent head of household with
minor children, or have a disability, and meet income limitations. The 6
Stones organization coordinates volunteer groups who perform exterior
improvements to homes and yards. It is unlikely this work would be
completed without their outside assistance. This work often results in
additional improvements being completed in the neighborhood, which
could ultimately increase neighborhood property values.
Many Grapevine churches and civic groups work on these projects. The
groups have reported that working on these projects together bring them
closer as teams and increases their community pride.
Staff recommends approval.