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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations, grants, and stipends from various funders totaling $16,190, and an in-kind donation from See's Candies valued at $34,209, for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to support Parks and Recreation Department programs and events. (Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations, grants, and stipends from various funders totaling $16,190, and an in-kind donation from See's Candies valued at $34,209, for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to support 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. $13,918 in donations and grants from various funders to support the Parks and Recreation Department's (Department) South San Francisco Magnolia Center Senior Services/Rocko's Produce Food Box Program;
2. $2,271.94 in stipends from the Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County (4Cs) and the Children's Council of San Francisco to provide financial relief to childcare programs to assist with hardships experienced due to the pandemic; and
3. An in-kind donation of assorted candies from See's Candies valued at $34,209, which was distributed through various programs and initiatives citywide.
The donations, stipends, and grants described in this report are itemized in Exhibit A. These funds were received in fiscal year 2020-2021 from July 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Magnolia Center Senior Services/Rocko's Produce Food Box Program
Since the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, the Parks and Recreation Department's Senior Services Program has played a critical role in keeping seniors connected to vital resources through information and referral services, and wellness calls that take place each week. One vital component of the Senior Services Pro...
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