REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Santa Clara Women’s League Donation of $20,000 to Support the Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program and the “Be Strong, Live Long 2025” Health & Wellness Fair and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
For the past 40 years, the Santa Clara Women’s League has hosted its annual Showtime melodrama in support of the City’s Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program. Due to the success of the fundraising and Showtime melodrama, the Santa Clara Women’s League has offered a donation to the City in the amount of $20,000.
In accordance with Council Policy 051 Donations to the City, the City Manager’s Office has reviewed and approved the receipt of the $20,000 donation from the Santa Clara Women’s League. The donation aligns with the City’s goals and objectives and is in the best interest of the City. Pending Council approval, the donation will be allocated to the Public Donations Fund to support the Senior Center’s Health & Wellness Case Management Program and the “Be Strong, Live Long 2025” Health & Wellness Fair.
DISCUSSION
Per the Council Policy for donations of $1,000 or more, the donor shall be invited to a Council Meeting to be recognized under Special Order of Business and receive a letter of acceptance and appreciation signed by the Mayor and City Manager. As such, the Santa Clara Women’s League will be recognized for their donation and continued collaboration and support of City programs.
The acceptance of this $20,000 donation will support public health education efforts, including the “Be Strong, Live Long 2025” Health & Wellness Fair. It will also help fund services such as healthcare and social service navigation systems, care management services, social engagement opportunities, educational and fitness classes, and public health screenings for older adults in the Santa Clara community.
This contribution strengthens the City’s services, increases community engagement and collaboration, supports the City’s senior activities, and encourages broader financial support for vital community services.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $20,000 donation from the Santa Clara Women’s League will support the Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program, enabling continued delivery of public health and social services, including funding for supplies and materials used in presentations and special events. Staff recommends recognizing and appropriating the donation into the Public Donations Fund in FY 2025/26.
Budget Amendment
FY 2025/26
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Current |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
Revised |
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Public Donations Fund |
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Revenues |
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Donations |
$0 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
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Expenditures |
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Case Management Grant |
$0 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
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PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Accept the donation from the Santa Clara Women’s League;
2. Authorize the transmittal of a letter of appreciation signed by the Mayor and City Manager; and
3. Approve the FY 2025/26 budget amendment in the Public Donations Fund to recognize the Santa Clara Women’s League donation in the amount of $20,000 and appropriate it to the Case Management Grant program (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue).
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Damon Sparacino, Director - Parks & Recreation Department
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager