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Report regarding approval of a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support the South San Francisco Promotores Program and approving Budget Amendment 23.033. (Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support the City of South San Francisco Promotores Program through the City Manager's Department and approve Budget Amendment 23.033.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City was awarded $15,000 from the County of San Mateo to support the City of South San Francisco's Promotores Program. The Promotores Program is a byproduct of the Racial and Social Equity Commission and was established in March, 2022. The intention of the program is to expand linkage and navigation support for people of color and other historically disenfranchised community members and build trust between community members and the city. Since the inception of the program, the Promotores Program has served over 100 unique individuals and families in South San Francisco, helping residents attain their goals of connecting with health and human services agencies to improve their quality of life and well-being. Acceptance of these funds will enable and support the Promotores program to continue serving the residents of South San Francisco.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the City Manager's Department's current FY 2022-23 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 23.033. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this grant will contribute to the City's Strategic Plan under Priority #2: Quality of Life - build and maintain a sustainable city, grounded in racial and social equity anchored by strengthening programs that support active recreation, safe and accessible transportation o...
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