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FROM: SCOTT TANDY DIRECTOR Costa
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DATE: October 8, 1996 µ
SUBJECT:
ACCEPT ONE-TIME PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SPECIFIC REOUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)L BACKGROUND AND JU8TIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ACCEPT one-time program improvement funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Administration for Children and Families (#39-815-7) in the amount of $47,869 for the
period from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 to address various Head Start facilities
needs.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No County funding is required.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
On April 23, 1996 the Board approved a one-time funding grant application for program
improvements to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) in the amount of $65,874. As a result of that application, ACF is awarding the
County $47,869 to eliminate health and safety problems at grantee-operated facilities .and
playgrounds; enhance current playgrounds through installation of new equipment; install a new
wheelchair lift to accomodate physically challenged Head Start children; install new lights in the
kitchen to insure safe food preparation; and purchase an ice machine to assure freshness of prepared
food that is transported to children in Head Start classrooms.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD MITTEE
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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CC: �AO ATTESTED
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
CSD SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
M082 (10/88)
NARRATIVE STATEMENT
HEAD START ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING GRANT
#39-815-7
1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Head Start
2. FUNDING AGENCY. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. Application for one-time supplemental funding in 1996.
4. PROPOSED TERM. January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996
5. CURRENT.FUNDING. This is a one-time supplemental funding grant, in addition to
the basic grant, in the amount of$47,869.
6. FUTURE FUNDING. The Department expects to reapply for this one-time
supplemental funding each year should the monies be made available by ACF. Federal
funding for Head Start program services is expected to continue indefinitely.
7. BUDGET SUMMARY.
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT COST
Fill potholes, rut at Brookside 3,600
Shade structures 5,200
Install playhouse 1,095
Install sandbox 759
Install two covered sandboxes 1,400
Remove iron horse 500
Install tire swing 1,500
Improve playground structure 2,160
Bike trail 5,000
Wood chips 2,000
Child-size toilet 500
New lighting 6,600
Communication equipment 5,100
Wheelchair lift 6,000
Kitchen lights 2,850
Ice machine 3.605
TOTAL 47,869
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8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. The Head Start program is administered by the
Community Services Department. East, Central, and West County Grantee-Operated
Program staff are currently employed by the County. Head Start services are also
provided through subcontracts with Delegate Agencies
9. PROGRAM NEED. Head Start equipment is currently in need of replacement or
renovation to comply with health and safety codes. The Head Start program will serve
approximately 1,163 children in the 1996 program year, many of whom use Grantee-
Operated Program equipment. Clearly, there is a need to renovate and replace that
equipment which does not meet health and safety code specifications.
10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Head Start program staff provides
a vital link to many community services. Referrals include education, counseling, health,
disability, mental health, battered women's and child protective services.
11. PROJECT GOALS. Renovate and replace Head Start equipment to meet health and
safety codes.
12. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. The Head Start program is currently operated directly
through East, Central, and West County Grantee-Operated Programs and indirectly
through subcontracts with Delegate Agencies. The program is expected to provide
services to approximately 1,163 children in Contra Costa County during 1996.
13. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Evaluation includes compliance with health and safety
codes as reported by state and local inspectors.
14. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None.
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