The City of Billings receives county mill levy funding annually through the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County (ARAYC), (formerly the Yellowstone County Council on Aging) in support of the senior programs at the Billings Community and Senior Center. This funding agreement  is renewed each year and establishes the terms under which the City will receive the funding.  The funding allocation for 2012-2013 from the ARAYC will remain at $26,000; however, this year's funding agreement indicates that due to several county tax appeals, a percentage of the allocation will be withheld until those taxes are paid to the county, which will in turn be passed along to the ARAYC.   It is noted in the agreement that the ARAYC will pass on whatever percentage they receive after county expenses and do not anticipate it will be the full amount.  Final result: Allocation $26,000;  hold-back: $359; expected amount received $25,641.  The Community & Senior Center will also receive $1,880 of one time funding to purchase a chair caddy and four tables.

The City Council may:

• Approve the Funding Agreement; or,
• Not approve the Funding Agreement.

This funding source continues to comprise approximately 11% of the Community and Senior Center's total budget.

Staff recommends that Council approve the Funding Agreement.