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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-12; City Council; 20379; DONATION FOR OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# MTG. DEPT. 20.379 10/12/2010 P&R ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM DEPT. DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY® CITY MANAGERl^/7^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2010-237 , accepting a cash donation of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in support of the Opportunity Grants Fund. ITEM EXPLANATION: On July 26, 2010, a check in the amount of $2,500 was received from The Leichtag Family Foundation, as a donation for the Opportunity Grants program. The Opportunity Grants program was designed to contribute to the future growth, well being, and development of Carlsbad's youth through participation in Parks and Recreation Department programs. There are many benefits to both the individual and the community when the youth from deserving Carlsbad families are exposed to opportunities to develop positive self-esteem and social responsibility. These basic skills and activities help to decrease the occurrence of juvenile crimes and promote overall physical fitness and health. The Opportunity Grants program is one of many ways the Parks and Recreation Department creates a strong and safe sense of community. The generous donation from The Leichtag Family Foundation will help us to continue this mission to provide financial assistance to children from low income families who could not otherwise afford to participate in recreation programming. On Monday, September 20, 2010, the Park and Recreation Commission recommended that this donation for $2,500 be accepted by the City Council. A letter of appreciation has been sent on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Carlsbad to The Leichtag Family Foundation. FISCAL IMPACT: Cash donation of $2,500 was deposited into the Opportunity Grants Special Contribution Special Revenue Fund to be used for purposes related to the development and enrichment of youth in Carlsbad. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bonnie L. Elliott 760-434-2865 Bonnie.Elliott@carlsbadca.aov FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN AMENDED D D D D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D RETURNED TO STAFF D OTHER - SEE MINUTES D ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this action does not constitute a "Project" within the meaning of CEQA and therefore, does not require an environmental review. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 2010-237. authorizing acceptance of a cash donation in support of the Opportunity Grants Program 2. Thank you letter to The Leichtag Family Foundation 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2Q1Q-237 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION OF 3 $2,500 IN SUPPORT OF THE OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM. 4 5 WHEREAS, the donation was received as a grant donation from The Leichtag 6 Family Foundation; and 7 WHEREAS, on September 20, 2010, the Parks and Recreation Commission Q received the cash donation totaling $2,500 and recommended acceptance by the 9 Council; and 10 WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the donation of cash in support of 11 the Opportunity Grants program, made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to acknowledge the generosity and support 14 from The Leichtag Family Foundation whom donated to the Opportunity Grants 15 program. 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of 17 Carlsbad, California, the following: 18 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 19 2. That the City Council does hereby accept $2,500 in cash from the 20 Leichtag Family Foundation for the use specified by the donor. 21 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Finance Director to receive 22 said funds into the Opportunity Grants Contribution Special Revenue fund, for the use 24 specified by the donor. 25 // 26 // 27 // 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 12th day of October 2010, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Council Members Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Lewis. ANN J. KULiGHIN, Ma>or Pro Tem ATTEST: CITY OF CARLSBAD Parks & Recreation www.carisbadca.gov July 26, 2010 The Leichtag Family Foundation c/o The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Attn: Mr. James S. Farley, Esq. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 Dear Mr. Farley, On behalf of the City of Carlsbad's Parks and Recreation Department and the youth of Carlsbad, I would like to thank The Leichtag Family Foundation for their charitable donation to our Opportunity Grants Scholarship Fund. Your donation of $2,500 will contribute to the future growth, well being, and development of Carlsbad youth, ages 17 years and younger, from low-income families. By awarding grants to Carlsbad families, the Parks and Recreation Department aims to encourage the development of positive self-esteem and social responsibility, decrease juvenile crimes, and promote physical fitness and health, thus creating a safe community. Because of your generosity, we can continue to "Create Community through People, Parks and Programs. " Again, Thank You! Bonnie L. Elliott Management Analyst Contributions to the City of Carlsbad Opportunity Grant program are considered charitable donations. The Internal Revenue Service considers the City of Carlsbad to be a qualified charitable organization under IRS Code Section 170(c)(l). Contributions made to the City of Carlsbad would be used exclusively for public purposes, are a qualified charitable donation, and may be deducted as such. Our taxpayer identification number is 95-6004793. The City does not offer tax advice and makes no representation as to the deductibility of any gift. Please consult your tax professional. Parks & Recreation 799 Pine Ave., Suite 200 I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2826 760-434-5088 fax