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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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WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department continues to play an essential role in response to the Covid-19 pandemic by providing much needed socialization, food distribution, health and wellness activities, childcare programs, in addition to other essential services; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (City) received $13,918 in donations for the South San Francisco Magnolia Center Senior Services/Rocko's Produce Food Box Program, itemized herewith in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City received $2,063.40 from the Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County (4Cs) and $208.54 from the Children's Council of San Francisco to provide financial relief to childcare programs to assist with hardships experienced due to the pandemic, itemized herewith in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department received a donation of 1,350 pounds of candy from See's Candies with a retail value of $34,209, and this candy was distributed through various programs and initiatives citywide, and is also itemized herewith in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department appreciates contributions from individual community members and local businesses 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby accepts the donations, grants, and stipends from various funders totaling $16,190, and an in-kind donation from See's Candies valued at $34,209, all of which are itemized in ...
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