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Report regarding a resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 23.063, accepting a $1 million grant for the Economic Advancement Center provided by California Assembly Bill 179 and administered through the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and appropriating the funds in the Economic & Community Development Department's operating budget. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council approve Budget Amendment Number 23.063, accept a $1 million grant to the City of South San Francisco for the Economic Advancement Center appropriated from California Assembly Bill 179, or Budget Act of 2022, and administered through the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and appropriate the funds in the Economic & Community Development Department's operating budget.
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BACKGROUND
On September 8, 2022, Governor Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill 179, or the Budget Act of 2022, appropriating $1 million to support the Economic Advancement Center ("EAC") located in South San Francisco. The $1 million grant was made possible by the support of California Senator Josh Becker who has been an advocate for the development of the services provided at the EAC. On October 13, 2022, a check presentation and press conference were held at the EAC by Senator Becker and regional elected officials in North San Mateo County.
Since July 2021, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center ("Renaissance") has been providing small business and entrepreneurial support services to local small businesses, and JobTrain has been providing workforce development services to local unemployed and underemployed residents. Workforce development services have included rapid employment placement, career pathway development, and cohort training programs geared towards enhancing economic mobility for community members. In June 2023, approval of the renewal of annual contrac...
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