REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Accept Santa Clara Women’s League Donation for the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Women’s League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit formed in 1983 to raise funds in support of the Santa Clara Senior Center Health & Wellness Program. The Women’s League would like to present their annual donation, this year in the amount of $15,000 to the City. City Policy and Procedure #016 “Gifts to the City” requires review of donations, conditions of acceptance, if any, and whether acceptance would be beneficial or burdensome to the City. The Health & Wellness Program provides public health education, navigation of healthcare and social service systems, care management services, social engagement, home visits, and public health screenings to older adults, as well as supports the “Be Strong, Live Long” Health & Wellness Faire.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Clara Women’s League is continuing its consistent support of the City’s Parks and Recreation services and programs, and the donation does not have any conditions attached. The City does not foresee any potential liability to the City, the donor, or the public with the donation. It would benefit the City and community as a whole by providing additional supplies and materials for the Health and Wellness program and the special event, and there are no foreseen drawbacks to acceptance of the donation. Community engagement and support of City activities establishes positive public perception and encourages further engagement and support. The City has determined that the FPPC Form 801 need not be prepared because the gift does not have a specific end recipient. In accordance with City Policy and Procedure #016, the City recommends acceptance of the donation.
ECONOMIC/FISCAL IMPACT
Acceptance of the donation and approval of its appropriation to the Health & Wellness Program will provide an additional $15,000 to be used for public health and social services, including supplies and materials for presentations, tabling events, and special events.
BUDGET AMENDMENT
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2017-18 Current |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
2017-18 Revised |
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Fund 84 - Community Activities Fund |
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Revenues |
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Donations |
$15,675 |
$15,000 |
$30,675 |
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Expenditures |
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Operating Supplies |
$255,652 |
$15,000 |
$270,652 |
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.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.
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
Accept donation from the Santa Clara Women’s League, approve a budget amendment in the amount of $15,000 for the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program, and authorize the transmittal of a letter of appreciation signed by the Mayor and City Manager. (FIVE COUNCIL VOTES)
Staff
Reviewed by: James Teixeira, Director, Parks & Recreation Department
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager