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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 - 2021 Acceptance of Donation from the Women's Club Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 19, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation from the General Federation of Women's Clubs Dublin/San Ramon Prepared by: Lisa McPherson, Recreation Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider acceptance of a donation from the General Federation of Women's Clubs Dublin/San Ramon in the amount of $750. The donation amount will go towards the Youth Fee Assistance Program. The City Council will also present the General Federation of Women's Clubs Dublin/San Ramon with a Certificate of Appreciation for their donation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Formally accept the $750 donation and recognize the donor. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $750 donation will go towards the Youth Fee Assistance Program which provides financial assistance to eligible Dublin youth to participate in City-sponsored recreation programs. DESCRIPTION: On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Staff attended the General Federation of Women's Clubs Dublin/San Ramon Grant Awards Meeting and was presented a check for $750 that will go towards the Youth Fee Assistance Program. The Youth Fee Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Dublin youth to participate in City-sponsored recreation programs. Although programs and activities sponsored by the Parks and Community Services Department are priced to be affordable, the registration fees may prohibit some lower-income residents from participating in the activities. The Youth Fee Assistance Program provides an opportunity for qualified youth residents to participate in quality recreational experiences that may not be possible without this assistance. Page 2 of 2 The Youth Fee Assistance Program is available to Dub lin youth who are ages 17 years and younger, and whose family household income level meets the Housing and Urban Development income limits for Alameda County. The Program provides $200 per eligible youth annually to use towards participating in City-sponsored recreational activities. Families are encouraged to reapply each year to continue to participate in the program at the end of their 12-month cycle. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The General Federation of Women's Clubs Dublin/San Ramon was notified of this item. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Certificate of Recognition - Dublin San Ramon Women's Club CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Presented to General Federation of Women’s Clubs Dublin/San Ramon In Special Recognition and Appreciation for Your Generous Donation of $750 for the Youth Fee Assistance Program. Presented by the City Council of the City of Dublin June 19, 2018 Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Abe Gupta Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Janine Thalblum