Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Public Information Officer, City Manager Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Accept Additional Grant Award of $9,500 From the United Way of Merced County as the Administering Organization for the Heartland Creative Corps for an Additional Art Project on City Owned Property in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to accept additional grant award for $9,500 from the United Way of Merced County as the Administering Organization for the Heartland Creative Corps for an additional art project on city owned property in the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting additional grant funding of $9,500.00 from the United Way of Merced County as the Administering Organization for the Heartland Creative Corps for an additional Art Project on City Owned Property in the City of Merced; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract/standard agreement, including any amendments, and other necessary documents pertaining to the life of the grant; and,
C. Increasing revenue in the amount of $9,500, and appropriating the same in Fund 1000-General Fund-City Manager, project GR240011; and,
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Municipal Code Section 200; Local Government Planning Support Grants Program pursuant to Chapter 3.1 of Health and Safety Code (Sections 50515.05; Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This grant program aligns with the City Council's FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to continue the open call for art projects.
DISCUSSION
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