HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated July 14, 2026ITEM #:18
DATE:07-14-26
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:FY 2027/28 ASSET PRIORITIES
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET) funding process for FY 2027/28
will begin in August 2026. ASSET volunteers will conduct their agency visits to discuss
services, gather information, and submit written reports that will be used for the agency
hearings and work sessions scheduled in January 2027.
In preparation for ASSET’s FY 2027/28 funding cycle an important guiding document
for the ASSET Board to use in making funding recommendations is the Funder
priorities. Each Funder (City of Ames, Story County, United Way of Story County, and
ISU Student Government) is responsible for setting their priorities.
The approved City priorities for FY 2026/27 are attached. City staff collected feedback
regarding the priorities from the City’s ASSET volunteers and the volunteers do not
recommend any changes to the priorities. Additionally, volunteers and staff believe
these priorities reflect the needs identified through: 1) the past year's ASSET
discussions about community needs, 2) the Homelessness Action Plan , and 3) the 2025
Story County Health Needs Assessment.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the City's FY 2027/28 ASSET priorities as unchanged from the FY 2026/27
priorities.
2. Approve a modified list of ASSET priorities for FY 2027/28.
3. Do not approve the ASSET priorities and refer back to staff for further information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City’s ASSET volunteers have reviewed the priorities in conjunction with
community needs and experience from the most recent funding allocation process. The
volunteers and staff have suggested that the priorities remain the same for FY 2027/28.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
City ASSET Priorities for FY 26-27.pdf
City ASSET Priorities for FY 27-28.pdf
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Priorities for FY 2026-2027
Categories 1-5 are in priority order
as are the lettered services in each category.
An emphasis is placed on low to moderate income individuals and families in all
categories and services.
1. Basic Needs
a. Short-term rent and utility assistance
b. Food insecurity and meal gap reduction
c. Reliable transportation access
d. Legal support
e. Medical and dental services
2. Homelessness Prevention and Housing Stability
a. Transitional and supportive housing
b. Housing navigation services
3. Mental Health and Meaningful Connections
a. Mental health and substance use treatment access
b. Social isolation reduction opportunities
c. Crisis intervention and victim advocacy
4. Quality, Affordable Childcare
a. Sliding fee scale options for childcare
5. Out of School Learning Opportunities
a. Academic skill development and youth engagement
b. Participation barrier reduction through financial and transportation support
c. Summer and after-school academic programming
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Priorities for FY 2027-2028
Categories 1-5 are in priority order
as are the lettered services in each category.
An emphasis is placed on low-to-moderate income individuals and families in all
categories and services.
1. Basic Needs
a. Short-term rent and utility assistance
b. Food insecurity and meal gap reduction
c. Reliable transportation access
d. Legal support
e. Medical and dental services
2. Homelessness Prevention and Housing Stability
a. Transitional and supportive housing
b. Housing navigation services
3. Mental Health and Meaningful Connections
a. Mental health and substance use treatment access
b. Social isolation reduction opportunities
c. Crisis intervention and victim advocacy
4. Quality, Affordable Childcare
a. Sliding fee scale options for childcare
5. Out of School Learning Opportunities
a. Academic skill development and youth engagement
b. Participation barrier reduction through financial and transportation support
c. Summer and after-school academic programming
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