Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY’S FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF S AN DIEGO FOR THE
CITY-SPONSORED 2023 STARLIGHT PARAD E,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED GRANT
DOCUMENTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Starlight Parade held in Chula Vista’s historic downtown will be returning December 3, 2023 after a three-year hiatus; and
WHEREAS, the Starlight Parade is a beloved community event celebrating the holiday season and bringing more than 30,000 spectators to Third Avenue to enjoy over 100 parade entrants from marching bands to dance troops and other community groups; and
WHEREAS, this City-sponsored event has activities that will be supported in part from grants and sponsorships; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program provides funding for nonprofit corporations or government/public agencies for certain specified purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista intends to file an application with the County of San Diego for Community Enhancement Program funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it:
1. Approves the filing of an application for a $30,000 Community Enhancement Grant with the County of San Diego and approves the requisite resolution provided by the County, and
2. Authorizes the City Manager or Designee to execute an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego and related documents for the grant; and
3. Should a grant be awarded, appropriates funds accordingly.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Jill D.S. Maland
City Manager Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney