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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution approving the app%tion to apply for m -certification grant funds
to operate the Lodi LOOK after school program at Washington Elementary School
under the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program through the
California Department of Education
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2004
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing staff
to apply for grant funding to operate an after school program at
Washington Elementary School.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Packs and Recreation Department has operated an after school
program at Washington Elementary School under grant funding
since May 2002. The original funding period expires June 30, 2004.
In order to secure additional funding for an additional three year
period (July 2004 —.lune 2007), the City must submit a grant application requesting the re -cert cation of
the program.
This grant will provide a three-hour after school program for 40 children. Children receive instructional
time as well as homework assistance and recreational opportunities. This grant requires a 50% match of
in-kind services through collaborative efforts of the community. In-kind contributions are obtained
through memorandums of understanding with the Lodi Parks and Recreation Department, Lodi Police
Department, Lodi Library, Public Works, Lodi Unified School District, General Nils, Lodi Kiwanis Club,
Community Partnerships of San Joaquin and Department of Agriculture Chili Care Food Program.
FUNDING: The City will be reimbursed $5.00 per child per day of attendance up to $48,800
per year ($148,400 three year total) from the California Department of Education.
This program is 100% funded through grant monies.
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Vicky MaAthi6, Finance Director
Tony G hrolf
Parks and Recreation Di or
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to submit an application for recertification grant funds to
operate the Lodi LOOK After School Program at Washington Elementary School under
the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program through the California
Department of Education,
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-20 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held February 4, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
ABSTAIN.- COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk