25-498
SUBJECT: Approval to Apply for and Appropriate if Awarded, Grant Funding in an Amount Up to $10,000 for FY 2025-2026 from Merced County First 5 to Support Various Children Oriented Special Events REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to apply for grant funding and if awarded, appropriate grant funding in the amount up to $10,000 from First 5 Merced County Mini Grants to support special events such as Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K Walk/Run and Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Parade Kids Activity Zone. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Application for $10,000 from First 5 of Merced County Mini Grants to support various children’s activities B. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County Mini Grant and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, up to the amount of $10,000 if awarded; and, C. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies if awarded; and, D. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received if awarded; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents if awarded.
- Committee
- City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- Introduced
- May 8, 2025
- On agenda
- July 7, 2025
- Passed
- July 7, 2025
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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