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FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
Prepared by: Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 1991-92 Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid Funding
Recommendations
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Consider recommendations from the Human Relation Commission
for Grants-In-Aid funding and determine the appropriate level
of City support for 1991-92.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to develop and execute
agreements with each Grants-In-Aid recipient as outlined in
Exhibit "A" and inclusive of any modifications made by Council
during the public hearing.
DISCUSSION:
Background
In January of this year, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) began
its annual Grants-In-Aid process. Notices advertising the
availability of grant monies for local service organizations that
provide human and social services in the City were placed in the
Telegram-Tribune. In addition, prior year grant recipients were
sent notices advising them of the timeframe for the 1991-92 Grants-
In-Aid process.
A mandatory workshop was held for all prospective applicants in
January to review the changes to the grant application, reiterate
the HRC's expectations for application content and format, and
answer any questions of applicants. Councilmembers Pinard and
Roalman, liaisons to the HRC, attended this workshop and provided
the applicants with the City Council's perspective on the Grants-
In-Aid process.
Completed Grants-In-Aid applications were due to the City in
February. The HRC received twenty-seven applications, with total
requests for funding exceeding $173 , 000. Five of the agencies
requesting monies were new to the process. (Grant applications
are available for Council review in the City Clerk's office. )
Review Process
The HRC established a subcommittee composed of Randy Baudendistel
(who served as chair) , Joan Lawrence, and Fran Fura to review the
twenty-seven applications for grant funding. The subcommittee used
the Council approved HRC Grants-In-Aid assessment criteria to
review the applications and develop preliminary recommendations.
(See Attachment "311. )
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After an initial review of the applications, the subcommittee
concluded that all twenty-seven agencies provided cost effective,
essential services to the community. As a result, the group
established a goal of providing some level of funding to all of the
requesting organizations. In order to achieve this goal, the
subcommittee recommended grant amounts that were consistent with,
or slightly lower than, prior year levels for all twenty-two
organizations that had previously received Grants-In-Aid funding.
This approach allowed the subcommittee to free up enough funding
to recommend modest grants to the five new organizations.
The subcommittee then shared their preliminary recommendations with
the full HRC as part of their regular April Commission meeting.
The full Commission reviewed the subcommittee's recommendations,
made several minor modifications, and reached consensus on grant
recommendations that would be presented to the applicant agencies.
Funding Recommendations
A public hearing was subsequently scheduled on April 17, 1991 in
the Council Chambers of City Hall to formally present the
Commission's 1991-92 Grants-In-Aid recommendations to the applicant
agencies. During this hearing, all applicants were given an
opportunity to address the HRC regarding their recommendations.
The hearing lasted approximately one and a half hours and went very
smoothly. All but one agency provided the HRC with input.
Once the testimony was concluded, the HRC made several additional
modifications to the grant recommendations. Their final
recommendations total $83,400, provide funding to all twenty-seven
agencies (the grants range from $500 to $12,500) and includes a
reserve of $1,000 to address unanticipated funding needs that could
arise during 1991-92.
For the most part, the HRC's final recommendations follow the
thought process behind the subcommittee's initial recommendations.
Specifically, grant awards are recommended for all agencies that
requested funding and the majority of the previously funded
organizations received recommended grant levels that were
consistent with, or slightly lower than the prior year. A more
detailed discussion of the reasoning behind the grant
recommendations can be found in Attachment Two.
As a result of the actions taken during April 17, 1991 Grants-In-
Aid public hearing, the HRC has developed the following list of
recommendations for the Council's consideration:
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Adopted Requested Recommendation
AGENCY 1990-91 1991-92 1991-92
Ad Care Association $ 2,000 $ 7,500 $ 2,000
ALPHA 1,500 1,000 1,000
American Red Cross 3,500 10,000 51000
CCC for Sr. Citizens (1) 1,500 (2) (2)
' RSVP -0- 2,000 800
• Caring Callers -0- 750 450
Camp Fire Girls -0- 7,950 1,000
Casa Solana 4,000 10,000 4,500
Child Development Center 8,000 10,775 7,500
Children's Home Society (3) 1,500 -0- -0-
Chris Jespersen Society 2,000 -0- -0-
Easter Seals 1,000 3,500 1,200
EOC (4) (4) (4)
' Family Planning 3,500 3,500 3,000
' Senior Health Screening 3,000 3,366 2,700
' Community Partners in Child Care -0- 3,000 500
' Child Care Connection -0- 4,000 500
Family Services Center 4,000 6,000 4,000
Food Bank Coalition -0- 2,500 1,000 j
4-H Youth Program 1,600 7,100 1,000
Grass Roots II -0- 11,360 3,450
Hospice 5,000 13,000 4,200
Hotline 3,000 5,000 3,100
Literacy Council 2,500 3,500 2,500
Long Term Care Ombudsman 1,750 1,750 1,500
Mental Health Association 4,000 6,500 4,000
National Council on Alcoholism -0- 2,800 1,000
Rape Crisis 5,500 8,950 5,500
Salvation Army 13,500 25,000 12,500 !
Women's Shelter 8,000 12,000 8,000
Poly Pals 650 750 500
Reserve 0 0 1,000
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TOTAL $81,000 $173,551 $83,400
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(1) Includes RSVP and Caring Callers through 1990-91
(2) RSVP and Caring Callers have been reflected separately for 1991-92
(3) Children's Home Society declined 1990-91 grant
(4) Family Planning and Senior Health Screening have been reflected separately for 1990-91 and 1991-
92.
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Contracts
Upon Council adoption of grant awards, it would be staff's
intention to enter into contracts with each of the agencies that
have been awarded funding. The contracts would become effective
July 1, 1991. It's important to note that contracts for each
agency awarded Grants-In-Aid funding are monitored by staff and the
HRC to ensure compliance. In addition, each agency is assigned a
liaison from the HRC. The liaison attends the agency's board
meetings, receives reports and delivers periodic updates at
regularly scheduled -HRC meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 1991-93 Financial Plan includes $83,400 for the HRC's Grants-
In-Aid Program which represents a 3% increase over the prior year.
Should the Council adopt the HRC's recommendations for the 1991-
92 Grants-In-Aid funding, a balance of $1,000 would be available
to address any unanticipated funding needs that may arise during
1991-92.
CONCURRENCES:
The City Administrative Office concurs with the HRC's
recommendations for 1991-92 Grants-In-Aid activity grants.
ATTACHMENTS:
"1" - Resolution with Exhibit "A"
"2" - Discussion of HRC Grants-In-Aid Recommendations for 1991-92
113" - 1991 HRC Grants-In-Aid Assessment Criteria
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RESOLUTION (1991 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO TWENTY-SEVEN AGENCIES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,400 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
THROUGH THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo supports non-profit
agencies which provide human and social services to the residents
of the City of San Luis Obispo through its annual Grants-In-Aid
process; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Human Relations Commission Grants-
In-Aid program has been included in the 1991-93 Financial Plan for
the City of San Luis Obispo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That certain agencies attached hereto and marked
Exhibit "A" shall be provided funding as is designated in the same
attachment.
SECTION 2. The staff is directed to prepare a contract for
each agency identified in Exhibit "A" and the CAO is authorized to
execute such contracts.
Upon motion of seconded by _
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of
1991.
Resolution No. (1991 SERIES)
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Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
APPROVED:
John D , City Administrative Officer
rr,^rg is C Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
Recommendation
AGENCY 1991-92
Ad Care Association $ 2,000
ALPHA 1,000
American Red Cross 51000
RSVP 800
Caring Callers 450
Camp Fire Girls 1,000
Casa Solana 4,500
Child Development Center 7,500
Easter Seals 1,200
EOC Family Planning 3,000
EOC Senior Health Screening 2,700
EOC Community Partners In Child Care 500
EOC Child Care Connection 500
Family Services Center 4,000
Food Bank Coalition 11000
4-H Youth Program 1,000
Grass Roots II 3,450
Hospice 4,200
Hotline 3,100
Literacy Council 2,500
Long Term Care Ombudsman 1,500
Mental Health Association 4,000
National Council on Alcoholism 1,000
Rape Crisis 5,500
Salvation Army 12,500
Women's Shelter 81000
Poly Pals 500
TOTAL $82,400
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
1991-92 -GRANTS=IN=AID RECOIVMMENDATIONS
Attachment 02"
1. AD CARE ASSOCIATION
1990-91 Grant Amount: $2,000
1991-92 Request: $7,500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $2,000
Ad Care is requesting $7,500 to support the ongoing operation of their adult day
care program for the frail elderly in San Luis Obispo. The monies would be used
to fund 205 client days or 11,200 hours of respite care for families. Funds would
also be used to make renovations to the Ad Care facility in San Luis Obispo.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $2,000. Recommended funding is
consistent with the prior year and will allow the organization to fund a portion of
the expenses identified in thein proposal.
2. ALPHA
1990-91 Grant Amount: $1,500
1991-92 Request: $1,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,000
Alpha is requesting $1,000 to establish an emergency revolving loan program to
assist homeless women with securing housing. Loan repayments would be used
to create an ongoing revolving loan fund for future clients.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,000. The Committee would also
recommend that, as a condition of receiving the grant, no interest be charged
to those participating in the loan program.
3. AMERICAN RED CROSS
1990-91 Grant Amount: $3,500
1991-92 Request: $10,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $5,000
The American Red Cross is requesting $10,000 to support their ongoing Disaster
Assistance, Service to Military Families, and Health and Safety Programs.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $5,000 which is higher than the
organization's prior year grant. The Committee felt that in light of the Gulf War
and the Cayucos Fre, the group was deserving of additional monies.
4. RSVP
1990-91 Grant Amount: $825
1991-92 Request: $2,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $800
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The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is requesting a grant of $2,000 to
fund volunteer travel ($600) and a volunteer recognition event ($1,400). The
Committee is recommending a grant of $800. Recommended funding will allow
the group to fund a portion of the expenses identified in their proposal.
5. CARING.CALLERS
1990-91 Grant Amount: $675
1991-92 Request: $750
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $450
Caring Callers is requesting $750 to fund ongoing operation of their program
which provides a free visiting service to frail, isolated, homebound seniors in San
Luis Obispo.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $450. This will allow the group to
fund volunteer recognition activities.
S. CAMP FIRE COUNCIL
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 0
1991-92 Request: $7,950
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,000
The Camp Fre Council is requesting $7,950 to create a day camp/care program
at a reduced fee for children in San Luis Obispo. This program has not received
prior funding from the City's Grants-In-Aid Program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,000. The Committee would
further recommend that, as a condition of receiving the grant, the City monies
be used to offer reduced fees to low income families.
7. CASA SOLANA
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 4,000
1991-92 Request: $10,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 4,500
Casa Solana is requesting $10,000 to support ongoing operations of providing
a recovery home for alcoholic or drug dependent women.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $4,500 which is higher than prior
year funding. In light of the unique services provided by Casa Solana, the
Committee felt the group was deserving of additional monies.
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8. SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 8,000
1991-92 Request: $10,775
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 7,500
The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center is requesting $10,775 to
purchase materials and supplies for their daily therapeutic childcare program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $7,500. This will allow the
organization to fund a majority of the materials and supplies identified in their
proposal for their daily therapeutic childcare program.
9. EASTER SEALS
1990-91 Grant Amount: $1,000
1991-92 Request: $3,500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,200
Easter Seals is requesting $3,500 to fund medical services or equipment in
connection with their care and treatment program. This program provides direct
assistance to adults and children with disabilities or potentially disabling
conditions.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,200. Recommended funding is
slightly higher than the prior year and will allow Easter Seals to fund a portion
of the expenses identified in their proposal.
10. EOC FAMILY PLANNING
1990-91 Grant Amount: $3,500
1991-92 Request: $3,500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $3,000
The EOC Family Planning is requesting $3,500 to continue its "Forty Wonderful
Project' which provides basic reproductive health screening (pap smears,
mammograms, etc.) to low income women.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $3,000. Recommended funding will
allow the EOC to fund the majority of the expenses identified in their proposal
for the °Forty Wonderful Project".
11. EOC SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING
1990-91 Grant Amount: $3,000
1991-92 Request: $3,366
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $2,700
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EOC Senior Health Screening is requesting $3,366 to fund four units of service
to 835 seniors in the form of health screening tests, counseling and referral
services.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $2,700. Recommended funding will
allow the EOC to provide three-quarters of the service units requested.
12. EOC COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CHILDCARE
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 0
1991-92 Request: $39000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 500
EOC Community Partners in Childcare is requesting $3,000 to provide five
childcare staff-training workshops and one community education event during
1991-92. This program has not received prior funding from the City's Grants-
In-Aid Program:
The Committee is recommending a grant of $500 in light of the merits of the
application and their decision to recommend some level of funding to all the
requesting organizations.
13. EOC CHILDCARE RESOURCE CONNECTION
1990-91 Grant Amount: .$ 0
1991-92 Request: $4,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 500
The EOC Childcare Resource Connection is requesting $4,000 to fund a portion
of Childcare Initiative Projects operating expenses. The project is devoted to
recruiting and training licensed quality childcare providers. This program has not
received prior funding from the City's Grants-In-Aid Program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $500 in light of the merits of the
application and their decision to recommend some level of funding to all the
requesting organizations.
14. FAMILY SERVICES CENTER
1990-91 Grant Amount: $4,000
1991-92 Request: $69000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $4,000
The Family Services Center is requesting $6,000 to fund ongoing operations in
connection with providing personal, marital, and family counseling to low and
middle income families in San Luis Obispo.
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The Committee is recommending a grant of $4,000. Recommended funding is
consistent with the prior year and will allow the organization to fund a majority
of the expenses identified in the proposal.
15. FOOD BANK COALITION
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 0
1991-92 Request: $20500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $13000
Food bank Coalition is requesting $2,500 to fund travel, fuel, storage, and direct
food purchases in connection with providing their Emergency Food Assistance
Program. This program has not received prior funding from the City's Grants-
In-Aid Program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,000 in light of the merits of the
application and the Committee's decision to recommend some level of funding
for all requesting organizations.
16. 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
1990-91 Grant Amount: $1,600
1991-92 Request: $7,100
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,000
4-H Youth Development is requesting $7,100 to fund ongoing support costs to
deliver an expanded 4-H Science and Leadership Program to low income youth
of San Luis Obispo.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,000. Recommended funding will
allow 4-H to fund a portion of the expenses identified in their proposal.
17. GRASS ROOTS 11
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 0
1991-92 Request: $11,360
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 3,450
Grass Roots If is requesting $11,360 to fund their programs, rent, telephone, and
utility expenses. Grass Roots II provides food, clothing, and crisis intervention
to those that do not qualify for aid from other traditional social service agencies
(those that °slip through the cracks'.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $3,450 which will fund a
portion of the program's fixed expenses (rent, telephone, utilities, etc.).
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18. HOSPICE
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 5,000
1991-92 Request: $13,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 4,200
Hospice is requesting a grant of $13,000 to fund a one-time expense ($5,000)
to help secure a permanent Hospice facility and to fund ongoing operations
($8,000) of their program for providing in-home care to the terminally ill.
The subcommittee is recommending a grant of $4,200 which will allow them to
work toward securing a permanent Hospice Facility. A $4,200 grant from the
City would be matched with monies from the Helen Johnson Memorial Fund.
19. HOTLINE
1990-91 Grant Amount: $3,000
1991-92 Request: $5,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $3,100
Hotline is requesting $5,000 to fund ongoing operational costs associated with
providing a twenty-four hour crisis intervention hotline (such as rent, telephone,
duplicating, and postage costs).
The Committee is recommending a grant of $3,100 which is slightly higher than
prior year funding. Recommended funding will allow Hotline to fund a portion
of the expenses identified in their proposal.
20. SAN LUIS OBISPO LITERACY COUNCIL
1990-91 Grant Amount: $2,500
1991-92 Request: $3,500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $29500
The San Luis Obispo Literacy Council is requesting $3,500 to establish a
computer assisted work-place literacy education program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $2,500. Recommended funding will
allow the Literacy Council to purchase a portion of the computer/audio/video
equipment needed to implement their proposed program.
21. LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
1990-91 Grant Amount: $1,750
1991-92 Request: $1,750
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,500
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Long Term Care Ombudsman Services is requesting $1,750 to fund volunteer
recruitment, training costs, and community education. The Long Term Care
Ombudsman Services include ensuring that quality care is provided to residents
of long-term care facilities, providing long-term care placement information to the
community and training reporters of suspected elder and dependent adult abuse.
The monies will help to insure that the organization meets its local match
requirement to obtain funding from the Area Agency on Aging.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,500. Recommended funding will
allow the organization to fund the majority of the expenses identified in their
proposal.
22. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
1990-91 Grant Amount: $4,000
1991-92 Request: $6,500
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $4,000
The Mental Health Association is requesting $6,500 to purchase a chipper for
their farm/nursery and maintenance operation to create recycled mulch. This will
save valuable land-fill space and water, provide jobs for mentally disabled, and
provide nutrient rich mulch for their own operation as well as local landscapers.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $4,000 which is consistent with prior
year funding and will provide a-majority of the funding necessary to purchase the
chipper.
23. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCY
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 0
1991-92 Request: $2,800
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $1,000
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is
requesting $2,800 to fund their program's ongoing expenses (such as rent,
telephone, and advertising). The NCADD provides information and referral
services on alcoholism and drug dependence. This program has not received
prior funding from the City's Grants-In-Aid Program.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $1,000 in light of the merits of the
application and the Committee's decision to recommend some level of funding
to all requesting organizations.
24. RAPE CRISIS
1990-91 Grant Amount: $5,500
1991-92 Request: $8,950
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $5,500
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Rape Crisis is requesting $8,950 to fund a portion of ongoing support costs
(such as rent and utilities expenses) associated with providing twenty-four hour
assistance to rape victims and their families.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $5,500 which is consistent with prior
year grant funding and will allow the group to fund the majority of the expenses
identified in their proposal.
25. SALVATION ARMY
1990-91 Grant Amount: $13,500
1991-92 Request: $25,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $12,500
The Salvation Army is requesting $25,000 to support the direct services provided
by the organization to the community (e.g., food, rental assistance, eviction
prevention, bus tokens, transient lunches, etc.)
The Committee is recommending a grant of$12,500. Recommended funding will
provide sufficient monies to fund the Salvation Army's request for the food/meals
portion of this program.
26. WOMEN'S SHELTER
1990-91 Grant Amount: $ 8,000
1991-92 Request: $12,000
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $ 8,000
The Women's Shelter is requesting $12,000 to fund ongoing shelter program
expenses and the Adult Support Services and Domestic Violence Temporary
Restraining Order Clinic. The Women's Shelter provides emergency shelter for
women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $8,000 which is consistent with the
prior year and will allow the group to fund the majority of their expenses
identified in their proposal.
27. POLY PALS
1990-91 Grant Amount: $650
1991-92 Request: $750
1991-92 Committee Recommendation: $500
Poly Pals is requesting $750 to fund ongoing expenses (e.g., advertising and
printing costs) associated with providing a "big brother/big sister' organization
using college students as volunteers.
The Committee is recommending a grant of $500 which will allow Poly Pals to
fund a majority of the expenses identified in their proposal.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID CRITERIA FOR FUNDING
1. Applicant agencies must offer their services to all residents of San Luis Obispo,
regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, mental or physical handicap, sexual
orientation, or other socio-economic factors.
2. Applicant proposals must be compatible with the current goals and objectives of
the Human Relations Commission and of the Grants-in-Aid program itself. These
goals and objectives will be discussed in detail at the applicant information
Workshop.
3. Applicant proposals that request funding for staffing will not be considered.
Grants-in-Aid funding is available for non-staffing related costs that are needed in
connection with providing an agency's services.
4. Applicant agencies must possess and demonstrate the managerial and fiscal
competence to effectively carry out the proposed program.
5. Applicant agencies must provide direct services to City residents and offer a clear
description of how City funds will be used in those efforts.
6. Applicant agencies must secure funding from a variety of sources other than the
City of San Luis Obispo.
7. Applicant agencies must demonstrate a high level of cooperation with existing
related programs and other community resources.
8. Applicant agencies must demonstrate a high level of volunteer participation.
9. Applicant agencies must demonstrate a high level of financial need.
Attachment 113"
M'rG AGENDA
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EOC CHILD CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION
880 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Attn: Pam Voges, City Clerkf+1• J�-� ��
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF HRC FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
The EOC Child Care Resource Connection wishes to thank the Human Relations
Commission for their support of the California Child Care Initiative Project. Every
dollar donated to this project is matched by the BankAmerica Foundation. For this
reason, and the fact that the project has made tremendous inroads toward meeting
child care needs of employed parents, we request consideration be given to
increasing the contribution from the City of San Luis Obispo to $2000, if at all
affordable.
With the ongoing recruitment and training of licensed quality child care
providers, employers have found that employee turnover, absenteeism and
tardiness have been remarkably decreased. Productivity is on the rise because
employed parents have less worries about their children when they are assured
their children are well cared for while the parent is at work.
Enclosed is our most recent newsletter regarding the California Child Care
Initiative Project at the local level.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely, l
RECEIVED
Sheri Wilson, Program Supervisor
MAY 3 A 991
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MEETING AGENDA
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CARING CALLERS
660 PISMO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 (805) 541-1800
4 June 1991
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Vice-Mayor Bill RoalmanO O FMX
Councilmember Peg Pinard GRIEF
Councilmember Penny Rappa 0 FW DUL
Councilmember Jerry M. Reiss CLERK/oRlc. O POUCECFL
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FROM: Wendy L. Burgener, project director k4
RE: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS IN AID RECONAIENDATIONS
Dear Mayor Dunin, Vice-Mayor Roalman, Councilmember Pinard, Councilmember Rappa,
Councilmember Reiss:
Thank you for your consideration of the HRC recommendation to grant Caring Callers
$450 for fiscal year 91/92.
Caring Callers provides volunteers who make weekly visits to the homebound, frail
and elderly of San Luis Obispo County. The human contact that a Caring Caller makes
with a homebound senior provides the social/mental stimulation needed to assist
in preventing premature institutionalization of the senior.
Presently, the Caring Callers program serves approximately 124 homebound seniors
throughout the county - 25% reside in the City of San Luis Obispo. This results in
a minimum of 1;200 visiting hours for 91/92 to San Luis Obispo homebound seniors.
If we were to put a dollar amount, per hour, for this service, it would be about
x.37 a visit for the amount we are requesting from you.
Caring Callers is a ten-year old organization and is the only successful one of its
kind in San Luis Obispo County. It operates with one, part-time staff person and
a core of volunteers who assist the project director with volunteer orientations,
client assessments, publicity, fundraising, office duties and the Project Advisory
Council.
We hope you will consider the HRC recommendation carefully, so that we may continue to
provide this vital service to the homebound, frail and elderly of San Luis Obispo.
V
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ner RECEIVED
JUN 4 1991
CITY CLERK
SLAB= SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA
Sponsored by the
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
Unibed Way