TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Erica Chua
Recreation Manager
Parks
Katie Fraser
Recreation Supervisor
TITLE:
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Authorize the Acceptance of a $229,500 King County's Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Grant to support Senior Lunch Services at the Redmond Senior & Community Center
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Parks and Recreation applied for and was awarded VSHSL funds to provide congregate meal services to seniors ages 50 and older at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. The funds cover the cost of food and operating supplies for two of three days of meal service for up to 70 seniors per meal each week.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017/2023 PARCC Plan
* Required:
Council provides authorization for the Mayor or designee to sign.
* Council Request:
NA
* Other Key Facts:
NA
OUTCOMES:
The two-year VSHSL Senior Centers Support grant that was awarded by King County provides $229,500 of funding to support senior lunch services at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. This funding will provide necessary supplies for lunch programming serving on average 150 seniors each week to provide a hot meal in a congregate dining setting.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
This grant was awarded starting in July of 2024 and will extend through December 31, 2026. The grant provides a steady funding stream of $7,500 per month of the grant cycle.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
NA
* Feedback Summary:
NA
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
NA
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000401- Community Recreation
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
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