HomeMy WebLinkAbout12- Parks, Recreation & Community Services CITY OF SAN BERNAR^INO - REQUEST FOP COUNCIL ACTION
From: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR Subject: AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF ACTION GRANT FUNDING
Dept: PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES OF $ 43,714 FOR CONTINUATION OF THE
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR
Date: MARCH 10, 1993 1993/94.
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
October 19, 1992 - Mayor and Common Council authorized application and acceptance of
Action grant for period October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993.
Recommended motion:
That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
be authorized to apply for and administer an ACTION grant in the amount
of $ 43,714 to continue the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for the
period October 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994.
Signature
Contact person: Tom Boggs Phone: 5032
Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: N/A
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 36.343 s
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-381-53812
Acct. Description) Grant Match -
support expenses. Finance:ii!�.
.'ouncil Notes:
'5-0262 Agenda Item No.
CITY OF SAN BERNARr 'NO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF ACTION GRANT FUNDING
OF $ 43 , 714 FOR CONTINUATION OF THE
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR
1993/94
This department has received word that it will receive a
continuation ACTION grant for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
for 1993-94 in the amount of $ 43 ,714 .
The RSVP has been in operation in the City of San Bernardino for
approximately 19 years. The RSVP provides volunteers for work
sites throughout the City and surrounding area. Volunteers work in
such places as Goodwill Industries, Center for Individuals with
Disabilities, Convalescent Hospitals, Libraries, City Hall and
numerous other similar areas. The RSVP is an excellent program
involving senior citizens who have a desire to put their time and
talents to work and provide a vital service to many and various
organizations. Our volunteers are currently serving in 83 sites
throughout the City and surrounding area.
During the past year, over 390 senior citizen volunteers have been
active in the community. These dedicated seniors are giving more
than 96, 000 volunteer hours of work. When figured at the minimum
wage, this equates to over $ 417, 600 worth of community service.
City matching funds required for this program are in the current
budget in the form of cash match and in-kind support services. In
addition, RSVP receives donations from local organizations and
holds fund raising events to offset some of the costs of operation
during the budget year.
It is recommended that this authorization be approved to continue
this program.
3/10/93
TB/amt
5-0264