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Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 23.063, accepting a $1 million grant for the Economic Advancement Center provided by California Assembly Bill 179 and administered through the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and appropriating the funds in the Economic & Community Development Department's operating budget.
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WHEREAS, on September 8, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 179, or the Budget Act of 2022, which appropriated a total of $1 million to support the Economic Advancement Center ("EAC") located in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant was made possible by the support of California Senator Josh Becker who has been an advocate for the development of the services provided at the EAC. On October 13, 2022, a check presentation and press conference were held at the EAC by Senator Becker and regional elected officials in North San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, the EAC serves small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs as well as unemployed and underemployed residents with support services throughout North San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, North San Mateo is defined as the Cities of Brisbane, Daly City, Millbrae, San Bruno, Pacifica, South San Francisco, and the Town of Colma; and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant will be administered through the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development ("GO Biz"); and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant will support three main components of the EAC which include small business and entrepreneurial services, workforce development services, and operations of the building; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby takes the following actions:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of this Resolution; and
2. Accepts the $1 million grant to be solely used for the functions identified at the Economic Advancement Center i...
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