Report Prepared by: Lamnguene Kindavong, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding in the Amount of $3,000 from Merced County First 5- Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for Movies in the Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating three grant funding sponsorships in the total amount of $3,000 from First 5 Merced County Movies in the Park to expand youth activities and supplies.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Contribution Account in the amount of $3,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies; and,
C. Authorizing the 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 2024-25 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 care benefiting our youngest kids (0-5).
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