HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 210-2022 (22-976)File Number: 22-976
City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 210-2022
Enactment Number: RES 210-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF $4,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CENTERS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY IN
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND
MATH CAREERS AT THE GRAND AVENUE
BRANCH LIBRARY'S MAKERSPACE AND
AMENDING THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT'S
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET VIA
BUDGET AMENDMENT 23.035.
WHEREAS, the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has awarded the City
$4,000 in grant funding to support programs and services promoting gender equity in Science,
Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM); and
WHEREAS, ASTC grant funding is part of an IF/THEN initiative committed to funding efforts
that cultivate a culture shift in girls to build their interest in STEM careers; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") strategic plan goals include the
improvement of quality of life under priority #2; and
WHEREAS, funds will be used to promote visibility of women in STEM who are typically
underrepresented through displays, exhibits and workshops for the public; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of the grant funding in the amount of $4,000
from ASTC to support programs and services promoting gender equity in STEM; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Operating
Budget of the Library Department via Budget Amendment 23.035.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco does hereby accept $4,000 in grant funding from the Association of Science and Technology
Centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve Budget Amendment
23.035 to amend the Library Department's FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget in order to reflect an
increase of $4,000.
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File Number: 22-976 Enactment Number: RES 210-2022
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant
agreement and any other necessary documents on behalf of the City to carry out the intent of this
resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
At a meeting of the City Council on 12/14/2022, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nagales,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by
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Risa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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