Report Prepared by: Sarah Knoester, Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for a not to exceed amount of $500,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Title 3 Article III Purchases Over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2022/2023 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History and Past Action
During the December 6, 2021 Public Hearing, City Council approved $1,500,000 for non-profit support funding as part of the ARPA funds allocation. At the April 18, 2022 Council meeting, City Council approved the following non-profit organizations and award amounts.
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Organization Name |
Award Amount |
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1 |
Boys & Girls Club |
$ 100,000.00 |
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2 |
Community Foundation |
$ 150,000.00 |
|
3 |
Friends of Merced County Library |
$ 25,000.00 |
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4 |
Gateway EduCare |
$ 92,900.00 |
|
5 |
Kids Discovery Station |
$ 200,000.00 |
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6 |
Kiwanis Club - Kiddie Land |
$ 500,000.00 |
|
7 |
League of United African American Citizens |
$ 7,000.00 |
|
8 |
Merced County Food Bank |
$ 212,300.00 |
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9 |
Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$ 12,800.00 |
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10 |
Merced Lao Family |
$ 100,000.00 |
|
11 |
United Way - Merced City Stewardship |
$ 50,000.00 |
|
12 |
United Way - Mountain Valley 211 |
$ 50,000.00 |
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Total of All Responses |
$ 1,500,000.00 |
Current Action
The Kiwanis Club scope of work is to provide a safe, fun place of recreation and entertainment for the children of Merced through the Kiddieland amusement park. Kiddieland operates on donations from various community organizations (see attachment 2).The Kiddieland amusement park also assists high school students in developing community service skills. Students that belong to Key Clubs of Merced High School and Golden Valley High School and local Police Explorers volunteer their time to provide additional help to run the amusement park.
ARPA funds will be used to make up revenue loss experienced during COVID-19 and to assist in general maintenance and operational costs.
Staff is requesting approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club, in a not to exceed amount of $500,000, to provide these youth services, and for the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Funding is available in the ARPA Fund for Non-Profit Support, account number 087-0201-512.29-00 243021.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Kiwanis Club Professional Service Agreement
2. Kiwanis Club Donation Letter