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Report regarding a resolution accepting $12,500 in grant funds from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs and approve Budget Amendment 20.002 (Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $12,500 in grant funds from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs to support the “Get Moving South San Francisco!” campaign, a new initiative encouraging community members to engage in health and wellness activities.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Department applied for and received a grant for $12,500 from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs to support a new initiative encouraging community members to engage in health and wellness activities. This new initiative titled “Get Moving South San Francisco!” will be offered as a scholarship program to low-income children, adults and seniors or other individuals who submit a “prescription” for physical activity. Scholarships will cover some or all of the cost of participating in recreation programs as well as provide free gift certificates to the South San Francisco Farmers Market or special luncheons for seniors. The initiative will also provide resource information to community members to support their continued efforts to increase their level of physical activity and healthy living.
The Parks and Recreation Department is fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs to provide this financial benefit in support of a healthy community. Their continued support is very much appreciated.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds from this grant will be received and expended from the Parks and Recreation grant account. Receipt of these funds do not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this grant supports Strategic Plan Priority #2 Quality of Life. This grant will encourage and promote health and wellness initiatives in the community.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $12,500 in grant funds from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs to support the “Get Moving South San Francisco!” campaign in the Parks and Recreation Department and approve Budget Amendment 20.002.