Title
2013 Plum Creek Foundation Grant Program Application (NB)
This item requests City Commission authorization to apply for the 2013 Plum Creek Foundation Grant Program funds in the amount of $2,100 for GPD's Summer Kids Camp and Honor Roll recognition.
Explanation
The Plum Creek Foundation provides philanthropic contributions to community organizations to support and improve the general welfare and quality of life in the communities. GPD's Crime Prevention Office has prepared a proposal for Plum Creek's consideration to fund the Summer Kids Camp. The Camp is a week long camp that is offered for free to children from selected low income housing areas. Meals, activities, presentations, and field trips are provided for children every day. The Camp provides an opportunity for children and their families to have positive interactions with police. Safety topics are also covered as part of the Camp's curriculum. The Camp provides an alternative for parents who are unable to participate in paid summer camp activities. Honor Roll recognition events will be planned and coordinated in conjunction with two local schools in the city limits of Gainesville. Six Honor Roll recognition events will occur throughout the 2013-14 school year (beginning February 2013). A final event will be planned to coincide with the end of the school year in June 2013.
Fiscal Note
The application requests $2,100 ($1,500 for 2 week-long summer camps serving up to 20 children for each camp; $600 for 6 honor roll recognition events for between 30 and 40 children for each event).
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the grant application, grant award, if received, and any other necessary documents subject to review by the City Attorney.