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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.