Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Use of District-Discretionary Measure K Funds - Supervisorial District 4
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed $35,000, to Generations United for academic and family enrichment classes to underserved families in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks communities, and authorizing the County Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by San Mateo County voters in November 2012 and extended in November 2016 for a total of thirty years.
On February 12, 2019, the Board of Supervisors (Board) held a study session on Measure K expenditures and anticipated revenue for fiscal years (FY) 2019-21. The Board-appointed Measure K sub-committee, consisting of Supervisor Pine and Supervisor Canepa, convened the study session to, among other things, work with staff to facilitate the Board’s development of Measure K priorities and continuing initiatives for FY 2019-21. The Board approved $3.75 million in one-time loans or grants each fiscal year for FY 2019-21, divided equally among the five supervisorial districts, for district-discretionary needs and projects. District 4 has submitted a request to use its district-discretionary Measure K funds as shown below and described in the Project Summary section of this memorandum:
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District/Project |
Amount |
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District 4 (Supervisor Warren Slocum) - Generations United: for academic and family enrichment classes to underserved families in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks communities |
$35,000 |
This item is consistent with the criteria for district-discretionary Measure K funds approved by the Board in December 2018.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
This is a request to authorize a grant to Generations United and resulting grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for academic and family enrichment classes to underserved families in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks communities. The County Manager’s Office will administer and manage the proposed agreement.
Generations United’s mission is to empower Redwood City and North Fair Oaks children and their families to reach their full potential. In partnership with local schools, non-profits and corporations, Generations United’s academic enrichment centers work to develop and enhance the reading skills of elementary-age youth, with a focus on Latino and immigrant youth, foundational to their academic success, as well as to gain proficiency in math, the gateway to careers in tech and science. They also provide complimentary services for the entire family, including classes in English-as-a-Second-Language, nutrition education, fitness programs, personal safety and emergency assistance.
The need for these support services continues to increase as housing costs rise, public schools face budget constraints as families leave the area, and the vulnerability and instability of our immigrant community is at an all-time high. Generations United’s goal is to continue to meet the growing need for services to these underserved families.
Specifically, this Measure K grant will be used by Generations United to continue to provide services to children and their families, including but not limited to daily homework and enrichment activities in order to produce a safe learning environment for student development.
Total Measure K Request: Not to Exceed $35,000
The release of funds will be contingent on the execution of an agreement providing for the County’s confirmation of the expenditure of funds for the purposes stated herein. The County will disburse the funds to the following organization for the purposes described above:
Angie Ibarra
Executive Director
Generations United
P.O. Box 5131
Redwood City, CA 94063
650.619.1300
angie@generations-united.com <mailto:angie@generations-united.com>
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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Description |
Target |
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Increase families served from 65 in the 2018-19 school year to 81 families in the 2019-20 school year |
25% increase |
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form.
Funding for Generations United contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by providing academic and parenting enrichment and emotional support to underserved families.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient Measure K funds for this specific FY 2019-20 Measure K request. These funds are budgeted in the Non-Departmental Services FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget.