Report Prepared by: Lamnguene Kindavong, Recreation Coordinator, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Acceptance and Appropriation of Grant Funding in the Amount of $1,000 for FY 2020 Merced County First Five Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for Tiny Tots 4th Annual Halloween Pumpkin Party
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $1,000 from Merced County First Five for the 4th Annual Tiny Tots Halloween Pumpkin Party.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from Merced County First Five and increasing revenue in account 024-1226-360-02-01 - Creative Skills-Contributions and Donations in the amount of $1,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same to account 024-1226-542-29-00 - Creative Skills-Supplies and Services; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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 2019-20 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
The Children's Bill of Rights' Community Engagement Sponsorships Program provides financial support to organizations implementing community engagement events and activities that: Promote the Children's Bill of Rights, and connect families with children 0-5 years with available services that make the rights more of a reality for Merced County children. Funding under this program falls within First 5's mission of "providing for the optimal physical, emotional and intellectual growth of the young children of Merced County", and aims to increase community level awareness and acknowledgement of the need to prioritize...
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