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ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT, ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, FOR PEOPLE / ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Developmental Services, pursuant to 2023-24 California Budget Bill Jr. (Assembly Bill 102, Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023), Section 19.565 (d)(2).
2. Approve the allocation of funds in accordance with the requirements of the Grant Agreement for vocational opportunities for people/adults with intellectual disabilities.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute any associated documents and take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including contracts with the granting authority and sub-recipient(s).
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Summary
The California Department of Developmental Services, through Assembly Bill 102, has awarded the City of Stockton a grant for $1,000,000 for vocational opportunities for people/adults with intellectual disabilities.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $1,000,000 to support vocational opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Stockton, in accordance with requirements of the Grant Agreement. Furthermore, staff recommends the City Council approve all appropriate and necessary actions by the City Manager to execute contracts with the granting authority and subrecipient(s).
DISCUSSION
Background
As Chair of the California State Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy, Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (Assembly District 13) prioritizes small business development and operations, and inclusive local economic development. In 2023, Assemblymember Villapudua successfully advocated for a $1,000,000 grant to the City of Stockton with the purpose of supporting vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. The funding recommendation was approved and authorized by the California Legislature through Assembly Bill No. 102 in the 2023 budget year (Attachment A - Budget Act of 2023).
Present Situation
With the approval of City Council, the City of Stockton will accept the funding appropriation of $1,000,000 through the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), in accordance, and in compliance with the requirements of the Grant Agreement.
Upon receipt of funds from the DDS, staff will develop a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), offering a one-time grant to a subrecipient organization(s) which best demonstrates the ability to support vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. The NOFA will be designed to identify responsive community-based organizations with the capacity to successfully fulfill the scope of the funded project.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact to the City’s General Fund from this action. The $1,000,000 awarded from the State of California, pursuant to the Budget Act of 2023 (Section 19.565(d)(2) of Assembly Bill 102, Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023), will be received and appropriated as an expenditure with matching revenues in the Economic Development Department Special Grant Fund 280-282.
Attachment A - Budget Act of 2023