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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08111992 - 1.1 (3) ,- � HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 0,0 TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DATE: August 11, 1992 Richard J. Martinez, Acting Interim Executive Director FROM: INNER CITY YOUTH SUMMER RETREAT SUBJECT: I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE a contribution of $1.,500 to the Inner City Youth Summer Retreat Program, for expenses incurred during the retreat, from the Local Management Fund of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Housing Authority has adequate funds in its Local Management Fund to cover a $1,500 contribution to this program for expenses incurred during the retreat. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: A four week summer retreat is being held for the inner city youth of the communities of Richmond and North Richmond from July 20 to August 14, 1992. The purpose of the retreat is to provide an opportunity for 12 to 17 year olds of the inner city to experience the serenity offered by the greater outdoors, provide educational and recreational activities, and to improve the individual self-esteem of these youth. Of the 120 young people to take advantage of this excellent awareness program, 32 will be from the Las Deltas resident population. The Housing Authority has been asked to make a contribution of one-third of the cost of food, T-shirts and caps. Transportation, insurance and accommodations are being provided by private individuals and organizations. At its Regular Meeting on Monday, July 20, 1992 the Advisory Housing Commission moved to recommend approval of a $1,500 contribution to the Inner City Youth Summer Retreat Program, for expenses incurred during the retreat, from the Local Management Fund. CONTINUED ON ATTAC)IMENTI.YES SIONATUIMI RECOMMENOATION Of [RECUT 111E DIRECTOR -, RECOMMENDATION CW BOARD CO MITT3S APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES) ACTION Of SOARD ON APPROV90 AS RECOMM[NOEO X- OTHER VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS .�. UNANIMOVS (ASSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS A TRUE AND AYES( NOES: CORRECT COPT OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ABS(ENTI ABSTAINS ENTERED ON THE AINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CCs ATTESTED // /��� Phil Iotcihelor. Clerk of the Board of Commisslooers Mses/7"es BY . DEPUTY Board of Commissioners August 11, 1992 Page -2- IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the Board of Commissioners elect to not approve the expenditure of $1,500 from Housing Authority Local Management Funds to the 1992 Inner City Youth Summer Retreat Program for expenses incurred during the retreat, the 12 and 17 year olds of Los Deltas, CA011006, North Richmond, could be deprived of this valuable program next year.