Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Submission of an application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Equity Grants Program seeking $647,159.08 in grant funding for the development and implementation of interpretive programs primarily serving the residents of North Fair Oaks.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Parks Director, or the Parks Director's designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Equity Grants Program seeking grant funding in the amount of $647,159.08 to hire staff to develop, organize, host, and lead interpretive programming primarily for residents of North Fair Oaks.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Parks Department ("Department") offers a variety of interpretive programs designed to connect the public with County parks and the natural world. These programs and events include, but are not limited to, Take A Hike, Junior Ranger, Movies in the Park, Nature Hikes, and Classroom Programs. The Department's Interpretive Program, acting in partnership with various organizations, is responsible for organizing, hosting, and leading these events.
The Department often seeks grants to help fund the expansion of desired programming. One such opportunity is the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Equity Grants Program ("OEP"), which is designed to improve public agencies' ability to serve residents from underserved communities. OEP funds can be used for a variety of services, including hiring staff to develop, host, and lead programs for residents of communities that are classified by the state as underserved. Funds awarded through OEP must be used to serve the community designated in the application.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the OEP requirement that grant applicants provide an authorizin...
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