Representatives from Osceola Senior Center were appreciative of the support they get from the city of Osceola.
During a July 7 Osceola City Council meeting, the council approved making its annual donation of $3,000 to the senior center.
“We rely on that. We thank you for what you give us,” said Bob Johnson with Osceola Senior Center.
Johnson also invited the city council members to the senior center for a meal and to see how it all operates.
Johnson said there’s no restriction on age at the senior center, but it is recommended a person 60 and older, or handicapped or disabled, give $3.50. If a person is younger than the age of 60, the recommendation is $6.
This is just a suggestion when eating at the senior center.
“It is between you and what you put in that box,” Johnson said.
Serves a purpose
Councilman Dr. Fotiadis spoke of the benefits of the senior center and why it’s important the city include the funding in its budget.
“Again, I know there’s always been the concern about donations to private organizations, but I would also make the argument that they do serve a public function,” he said.
Ty Wheeler, city administrator/clerk, added, “I think Councilman Fotiadis does bring up a good point. This approval is a continuing acknowledgement of the public purpose that this transaction meets.”
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In other city council news, the council approved the second reading of the amendments to the ordinance titled “Weeds and Grass.” An original story on the amendment issue was reported in the June 25 edition of the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.