HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 112-2020 (20-618)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Igo Resolution: RES 112-2020
File Number: 20-618 Enactment Number: RES 112-2020
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF $22,500 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SUPPORT THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO'S CENSUS 2020
OUTREACH AND CANVASSING IN
HARD -TO -REACH NEIGHBORHOODS AND
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 21.009.
WHEREAS, Census Bureau is required by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to conduct
an accurate count of the population every ten years; and
WHEREAS, an accurate census will help benefit the community by providing the basis for
reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing federal funds annually to support
states, counties and communities' vital programs, such as housing, education, transportation,
employment, health care and public policy; and
WHEREAS the deadline to fill out the U.S. Census questionnaire has been moved up by four
weeks to September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo is providing $22,500 in grant funding to enable canvassing
to community members who have not yet submitted a census questionnaire, with a special focus on the
low response census tracts of 6022 and 6023; and
WHEREAS, it is more important than ever that local government support outreach and educational
efforts to ensure our communities participate in the final weeks of Census 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
does hereby accept $22,500 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support the City of South
San Francisco's Census 2020 outreach and canvassing in hard -to -reach neighborhoods and approving
Budget Amendment 21.009.
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File Number. 20-618
Enactment Number. RES 112-2020
At a meeting of the City Council on 9/9/2020, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Addiego, seconded by
Councilmember Matsumoto, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Garbarino, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember
Nicolas, and Councilmember Matsumoto
Attest by
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I'sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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