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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,449 FOR SUPPORT LICENSED FACILITIES THAT SERVE CHILDREN THEREOF.
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Summary & Background
This grant is comprised of two funding awards, combined together as a single Child Care Operations Stabilization and Workforce Sustainability Grant.
Child Care Operations Stabilization Grant helps offset existing operational expenses. Providers are encouraged to pass along financial relief to families in their care. Workforce Sustainability Grant supports the recruitment and retention of qualified staff through new offerings.
This grant is open to all licensed or CCCAP qualified exempt child care providers who were in operation on March 11, 2021, and serve children from birth to school-aged. The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is partnering with MetrixIQ, a Denver-based technology company, to distribute this funding to each city.
The City of Commerce City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $79,449 on May 25th from the Colorado Department of Human Services to fund the support of licensed facilities that serve children. The first grant payment is expected to be received around June 30, 2022.
This grant will create an amendment to the 2022 Budget of the City of Commerce City, Colorado for the recognition of the funds from the Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Early Childhood in the amount of $79,499.00. Monthly reporting will begin on July 1, 2022
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Carolyn Keith, PRG Director
Staff Presenting: Carolyn Keith will answer questions, as needed
Financial Impact: $79,449.00
Funding Source: Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Early Childhood
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ord 2404
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ord 2404 as submitted