Agenda Item# 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
02/13/2007
Agenda Report# 92
To: Mayor and Council
Subject: Bright From the Start
Initiated By: Parks and Recreation Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved
accept funds from the Georgia Department of Early Childcare and Learning Bright
From the Start to continue the Summer Lunch and Snack Programs. These grants
will cross over 2007 and 2008 Fiscal Years. There are two grants to be received
from Bright From the Start; the snack reimbursement grant of approximately
$80,000.00 and the Summer Food Service Program grant for approximately
$500,000.00 (summer food service program).
Background: These programs are designed to offer nutritious lunches and snacks
daily to the youth of Columbus enrolled in established recreation programs in
the city of Columbus and any youth up to age 19 that wishes to participate in
the free lunch program during the months of May, June and July.
Analysis: Bright From the Start is funding this grant at no cost to the
Department of Parks and Recreation or the City of Columbus. This entity also
provides funding for the summer lunch program annually. Allow sole source
contract to Muscogee County School Nutrition to continue this service to ensure
that State and Federal Nutrition guidelines are followed. These grants are a
continuation of grant funding that was received during the 2007 fiscal year and
will continue throughout fiscal year 2008.
Financial Considerations: The grant amounts are approximately $ 80,000.00 for
the Child and Adult Food Program (snack) and $500,000.00 for the Summer Food
Service Program (summer lunch). The City is not required to put up any matching
funds to participate in this grant and funding will be handled by reimbursement.
Recommendation: Authorize a resolution to accept funds up to the amounts of
$500,000.00 and $80,000.00 from Bright From the Start for the Department of
Parks and Recreation to participate in the snack and summer lunch reimbursement
program grant annually 2007 through 2008.
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