HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12042012 - C.66RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Interim Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept funding from First Five Contra Costa in an amount not to exceed $3,600 for Preschool Make A Difference
grant to fund the purchase of outdoor equipment for three County childcare centers during the term December 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% grant funding
First Five Contra Costa
(funding from Thomas J. Long Foundation)
No County match
BACKGROUND:
The department is submitting a grant to purchase outdoor equipment for several County childcare centers. If
awarded, a total of $3,600 will be disbursed to George Miller III, Lavonia Allen and Riverview childcare centers.
Equipment includes 2-person bicycles, portable basketball hoops, bike path street signs, balls and sound station
equipment using recycled materials, pots, pans, spoons and cans and woodworking materials.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/04/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: December 4, 2012
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 66
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Employment & Human Services
Date:December 4, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2012/13 First Five Contra Costa Preschool Makes A Difference grant
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, outside equipment will not be purchased for several County childcare centers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department 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.