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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various community partners totaling $1,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events. (Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grants and donations from various community partners totaling $1,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The purpose of this staff report is to recommend that City Council authorize the acceptance of:
1. In-kind donations for the 49th Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run from Genentech, Trader Joe’s, and O2Bodyfit, and a monetary donation in the amount of $1,000 from Kaiser Permanente.
2. In-kind donations for the Santa Comes to Town event from the South San Francisco Kiwanis Club and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
In-kind donations for the 49th Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run from Genentech, Trader Joe’s, and O2Bodyfit, and a monetary donation in the amount of $1,000 from Kaiser Permanente
The 49th Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run took place on Saturday, November 19, starting and ending at 340 Point San Bruno Boulevard on the Genentech Campus. The 5K run/walk had nearly 300 participants this year, and people of all ages enjoyed getting outdoors under beautiful weather conditions. The event’s annual sponsors help keep registration costs low by offsetting event costs ($10 for adults, $6 for 13- to 16-year-olds, and free to children 12 years and younger; t-shirts cost $19).
Genentech supported the event with an in-kind donation involving use of a parking lot on their campus to stage parking and the logistical set up of the event at the start/finish line. Trader Joe’s made an in-kind donation of 15 cases of water, and O2BodyFit donated three certificates for one month of free classes that were used as raffle prizes. Kaiser Permanente made a monetary donation of $1,000, which offset the cost of runner awards, raffle prizes, and snacks.
In-kind donations for the Santa Comes to Town event from the South San Francisco Kiwanis Club and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
On Sunday, December 4, over 1,000 community members were treated to a special visit with Santa on the steps of City Hall. This free event was made possible thanks to community partners including the South San Francisco Kiwanis Club and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. The South San Francisco Kiwanis Club provided an in-kind donation of supplies to host a photo booth (use of camera and printers, photo paper and ink, paper photo frames) accompanied by a tremendous volunteer effort from members to play the role of Santa, take photos, and assist with line management. Kiwanis Club volunteers also organized a STEM lab area for children to explore on the balcony of the Grand Library.
The South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce contributed 500 candy canes to be distributed to those taking a picture with Santa.
FISCAL IMPACT
Receipt of these donations have no impact to the City’s general fund and will be used to offset the cost of recreation programs and events.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this funding will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #2 by helping to build a robust recreation program.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various community partners totaling $1,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as well as in-kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events.
The Parks and Recreation Department appreciates contributions from individual community members and local organizations that help continue and enhance the Department’s mission to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well-being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.