Council approves $40,000 contribution and vehicle to Fairborn Senior Center

Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 22-13 on Feb. 18 to authorize a $40,000 contribution and one in-kind city vehicle to the Senior Citizens Association of Metropolitan Fairborn.

Ellen Slone-Farthing, executive director of the Fairborn Senior Center, told council the center had a 15 percent increase in clients needing outreach services last year, provided 10,712 hours of homemaking services and completed 3,721 transportation trips covering 38,429 miles for medical and grocery trips. She said if the in-kind vehicle is provided the center will cover fuel and maintenance costs.

Council members praised the Senior Center's work and approved the resolution; Councilman Dan Kirkpatrick abstained from the vote due to a prior/current relationship with the center.