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RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds in the Amount of $40,000 from the PLAY 60, Play On Initiative Presented by 50 Fund and the NFL Foundation for Interactive Community Events
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WHEREAS the City Council supports and implements programs and activities that enhance the quality of life and wellness, celebrates arts and diversity, and promotes civic pride; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the Recreation and Human Services Department is to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities to bring together the community and promote fun, art, and positive social opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2015 the Recreation and Human Services Department submitted an application for a PLAY 60, Play On grant in the amount of $40,000 to host community events, and on November 16, 2015 the NFL Foundation notified the City of San Leandro that it was awarded $40,000 of the $750,000 grant funds available to 21 Bay Area cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept the PLAY 60, Play On grant award in the amount of $40,000; and
2. That an appropriation of the Play 60, Play on grant funding to account #150-61-043 is approved.