Report Prepared by: Lamnguene Kindavong, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Approval to Apply for and Appropriate if Awarded, Grant Funding in an Amount Up to $10,000 for FY 2025-2026 from Merced County First 5 to Support Various Children Oriented Special Events
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to apply for grant funding and if awarded, appropriate grant funding in the amount up to $10,000 from First 5 Merced County Mini Grants to support special events such as Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K Walk/Run and Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Parade Kids Activity Zone.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Application for $10,000 from First 5 of Merced County Mini Grants to support various children's activities
B. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County Mini Grant and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, up to the amount of $10,000 if awarded; and,
C. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies if awarded; and,
D. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received if awarded; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents if awarded.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by Staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of First 5 Merced County's Mini-Grant program is to provide (Proposition 10) funding for one-year grants and encourage community participation and development of projects that address First 5 Merced County's vision and mission.
Vision Statement: All children in Me...
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