Consent-General Government # 16.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 09/26/2023
- Brief Title
- Agreement with YCCA for Backpacks for Kids Program
From:
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
John Rowe, Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x5775
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve agreement with Yolo County Children's Alliance in the amount of $54,000 in American Rescue Plan funding for the period of August 1, 2023, through September 1, 2024 for the purpose of supplying backpacks and other school supplies to disadvantaged Yolo County youth. (Pinedo/Rowe)
Recommended Action
- Approve agreement with Yolo County Children's Alliance; and
- Delegate authority to the Manager of Procurement to sign the agreement.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
American Rescue Plan Background
On September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial American Rescue Plan (ARP) Expenditure Plan. On July 25, 2023, the Board reviewed previously allocated ARP funding and reallocated $2,181,372 to a number of staff-recommended programs, including $54,000 for the Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) Backpacks for Kids program.
YCCA Backpacks for Kids Program
YCCA has operated an annual backpack and school supply giveaway program in Yolo County for several years. Initially serving 300 children in West Sacramento, the program saw significant expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing aid to more than 1,600 Yolo County K-12 students in 2022. The program partners with local nonprofits and school districts to organize giveaways, and also directly provides supplies to families who request aid.
The initial Backpack Giveaway event was held this year on August 5, 2023, at the Back-to-School Resource Fair in West Sacramento, at which 1,001 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed. In addition, another 2,123 backpacks were distributed throughout the County. $44,000 in funding from this agreement will be used to reimburse this year's giveaway expenses. At an approximate cost of $25/student, the County will be funding support for 1,760 Yolo County students in this school year. $10,000 in funding will be reserved for next August, when it is anticipated to supply an additional 400 students.
Backpacks were distributed in the following areas:
On September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial American Rescue Plan (ARP) Expenditure Plan. On July 25, 2023, the Board reviewed previously allocated ARP funding and reallocated $2,181,372 to a number of staff-recommended programs, including $54,000 for the Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) Backpacks for Kids program.
YCCA Backpacks for Kids Program
YCCA has operated an annual backpack and school supply giveaway program in Yolo County for several years. Initially serving 300 children in West Sacramento, the program saw significant expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing aid to more than 1,600 Yolo County K-12 students in 2022. The program partners with local nonprofits and school districts to organize giveaways, and also directly provides supplies to families who request aid.
The initial Backpack Giveaway event was held this year on August 5, 2023, at the Back-to-School Resource Fair in West Sacramento, at which 1,001 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed. In addition, another 2,123 backpacks were distributed throughout the County. $44,000 in funding from this agreement will be used to reimburse this year's giveaway expenses. At an approximate cost of $25/student, the County will be funding support for 1,760 Yolo County students in this school year. $10,000 in funding will be reserved for next August, when it is anticipated to supply an additional 400 students.
Backpacks were distributed in the following areas:
- West Sacramento - 1,449
- Davis (incl. migrant centers) - 155
- Woodland - 295
- Knights Landing - 35
- Clarksburg - 75
- Esparto/Dunnigan - 50
- Winters - 160
- Direct pickup at Family Resource Center - 905
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Administrator
Health and Human Services
Yolo County Children's Alliance
Health and Human Services
Yolo County Children's Alliance
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No competitive bid is required. The countywide ARP funds were allocated as part of the Board's FY2021-22 budget hearing on September 28, 2021. The Board provided direction for these reallocated ARP funds at the meeting on July 25, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 54,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 54,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- American Rescue Plan
- $54,000
Further explanation as needed:
No general fund impact is anticipated to occur in association with this item. Previously approved American Rescue Plan funding in the amount of $54,000 will be utilized to fund this activity.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 09/20/2023 10:46 AM |
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 09/20/2023 03:18 PM |
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 09/20/2023 03:18 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 09/20/2023 03:26 PM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 09/21/2023 11:28 AM |
- Form Started By:
- jrowe
- Started On:
- 09/15/2023 04:45 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/21/2023