HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05222012 - C.47RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Interim Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept funding from California Department of Education Child Development Division in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 for health and safety improvements to be made at selected County childcare sites during the term July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State funding
California Department of Education
No County match
BACKGROUND:
The Department wishes to submit a grant application to California Department of Education Child Development
Division to fund health and safety improvements at Community Services Bureau childcare sites.
The Bureau has identified a number of playgrounds in need of wood chip replacement, ideally with an easier
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/22/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: C. Youngblood, 313-1712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 22, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Sung Kim, Dyanne Fankhauser
C.47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Interim Employment & Human Services Director
Date:May 22, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2012-15 Calif. Dept. of Educ. Facility Improvement Grant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
to clean product, new sandbox covers, installation of new surfacing and play structures and additional shade
structures. The number and nature of projects to be completed will depend on funding analysis. Approval of this
board order will allow the completion of funding analysis and grant application submission.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, grant application will not be submitted which may result in a delay to completing childcare facility
improvements.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra Costa
County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families
that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and, Outcome 4: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing.” These
outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education,
nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.