Report Prepared by: Sarah Knoester, Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to Exceed Amount of $50,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for an amount not to exceed $50,000 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.
Organization Name
Award Amount|1010|Boys & Girls Club
$ 100,000.00 |1010|Community Foundation
$ 150,000.00 |1010|Friends of Merced County Library
$ 25,000.00 |1010|Gateway EduCare
$ 92,900.00 |1010|Kids Discovery Station
$ 200,000.00 |1010|Kiwanis Club - Kiddie Land
$ 500,000.00 |1010|League of United African American Citizens
$ 7,000.00 |1010|Merced County Food Bank
$ ...
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