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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the San Mateo County Strong Out of School Grant Program for the Parks and Recreation Department's Los Cerritos Recreation, Enrichment, and Learning (REAL) Program, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #23.029.
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WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) received a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the San Mateo County Strong Out of School Grant Program for the Parks and Recreation Department's Los Cerritos Recreation, Enrichment, and Learning (REAL) Program; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Strong Out of School Grant will allow the Department to hire three additional part-time hourly staff members for the Los Cerritos REAL Program, reducing teacher to student ratios from 1:20 to 1:10; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will also be used for recruitment incentives that will be offered to current staff members who refer applicants that are hired and work through the school year, as well as provide scholarships for Winter and Spring Camp for children who attend the Los Cerritos REAL Program; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department appreciates contributions from community partners who 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 grant in the amount of $50,000 from the San Mateo County Strong Out of School Grant Program for the Parks and Recreation Department's Los Cerritos Recreation, Enrichment, and Learning (REAL) Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve Budget Amendment #23.029 to amend the Parks and Recreation Department's Fi...
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