The City of Billings receives county mill levy funding annually through the Yellowstone County Council on Aging (YCCOA) 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 2011-2012 from the YCCOA will remain at $26,000; however, this year's funding agreement indicates that due to several county tax appeals, 5.2% of the allocation will be withheld until those taxes are paid to the county, which will in turn be passed along to the YCCOA.   It is noted in the document that the YCCOA will pass on whatever percentage they receive after county expenses but they do not anticipate it will be the full amount.  Final result: Allocation $26,000; 5.2% hold-back: $1,352; Expected receipt: $24,648.

The City Council may:

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

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

Staff recommends that Council approve the Funding Agreement.