HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 48-23 approving RACE Matters SLO sponsorshipRESOLUTION NO. 48-23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN ALLOCATION OF $1,000 IN FY 2023-24
COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS TO R.A.C.E. MATTERS SLO
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, grants and Council bequests are a mechanism by which the City Council and
City of Morro Bay can assist non-profit and other government agencies in providing direct or
indirect services to the Morro Bay residents and communities; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay City Council annually allocates grant funds to various
community groups and organizations; and
WHEREAS, in the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 operating budget year adopted by the
City Council budget in June included up to $35,000 total for community grant awards from the
General Fund;
and
WHEREAS, the City received a sponsorship request from R.A.C.E. (Responsibility,
Action, Culture, Education) Matters SLO to support the 2023 Braiding Water Project, a multi -
location Art & Cultural Festival and experience exploring and expanding our connections with
water on the Central Coast; and
WHEREAS, the timing of the program which includes events at multiple locations
throughout San Luis Obispo County, including Morro Bay, in the months of September and
October 2023 does not allow the program to go through the normal application and approval
process; and
WHEREAS, the City will continue to solicit grant applications from local nonprofits and
City staff will review those applications consistent with the Community Grants Policy guidelines
and provide recommendations to Council to make funding awards that are anticipated to have a
positive impact on the'community of Morro Bay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,
California, as follows:
1. $1,000 in FY 2023-24 Community Grant funds are awarded to R.A.C.E. Matters SLO
to sponsor the Braiding Water film project; and
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2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute agreements with the Grantee,
reviewing and adjusting insurance requirements in coordination with the California
JPIA and the City Attorney's office depending on the level of risk associated.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 8th day of August 2023 on the following vote:
AYES:
Wixom, Barton,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
RECUSED:
None
IEST:
RAA
ZXtWA&NSON, City Clerk
Edwards, Ford, Landrum
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor