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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $2,500 in grant funding from NASA in partnership with Twin Cities PBS, Space Science Institute, National Girls Collaborative, and NASA Langley Research Center to support networks advancing gender equity and youth involvement in STEM through mentorship and programming at the Grand Library Makerspace and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 23.059.
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WHEREAS, NASA has awarded the City $2,500 in grant funding to support programs and services promoting gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM); and
WHEREAS, NASA grant funding is part of a NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY) initiative from Twin Cities PBS in partnership with the National Girls Collaborative, Space Science Institutes, and NASA Langley Research Center committed to funding efforts that cultivate a culture shift in girls and youth to build their interest in STEM careers; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (“City”) strategic plan goals include the improvement of quality of life under priority #2; and
WHEREAS, funds will be used to purchase STEM activity and program supplies; and
WHEREAS, STEM workshop activities will be available in English and Spanish; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of the grant funding in the amount of $2,500 from NASA to support programs and services promoting gender equity and youth involvement in STEM; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Operating Budget of the Library Department via Budget Amendment 23.059.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby accept $2,500 in grant funding from NASA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve Budget Amendment 23.059 to amend the Library Department’s FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget in order to reflect an increase of $2,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any other necessary documents on behalf of the City to carry out the intent of this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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