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People Serving PeoFle CITY OF RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM ~verside HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 1, 1998 ITEM NO: ~o SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE ACTIVE AGING SENIOR - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION BACKGROUND: The City of Riverside Park and Recreation Department has been awarded a grant from the University of California, San Francisco, on behalf of the California Department of Health Services for the Active Aging Community. Funds will be appropriated for Fiscal Year 98/99 in the amount of $5,000, and an additional $10,000 in Fiscal Year 99/2000. The funds will be used to provide a physical activity program, and to promote fitness using educational materials and instruction, so that exercise will be incorporated into the daily lives of our participants. The program will be known as the Walking Club, and will be conveniently located at various community centers for the senior residents of Riverside. Walking Club programs are being formed throughout the United States, and have proven to be very popular and beneficial both physically and emotionally for those who participate. FISCAL IMPACT: There will be no direct fiscal impact to the General Fund. The use of existing staff for the program will suffice for the in-kind services required for the match. ALTERNATIVES: Do not accept the grant award and forfeit funding for the Walking Club program for the seniors of the City of Riverside. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Authorize the Finance Department to accept the award of $15,000 to appropriate revenue account, and appropriate to grant expenditure account as established by the Finance Department. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. 10-1