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Exhibit A - Attachment 1 Program Description Page 5 of 17 Agreement # C2805010 3. Project Narrative (not to exceed (7) pages) A. Brief History & Description of Agency: ~if:Y ol!ß!!wood City The Core Purpose of the City of Redwood City is: Build a Great Community TofJether This simple statement contains a great deal of meaning: it points to the need for engaging our citizens in an effort to create a true community; a community where there is a "sense of belonging," a place where there is trust and relationships among our citizens, and where people know their neighbors. A community is a place where citizens take the responsibility and accountability to partner with the City to achieve our mutual vision ofa great community. To carry out our Core Purpose, the following four Core Values guide our day-to-day work, and help us focus on our Core Purpose: Excellence: Passion to Do Our Best in Each Moment Integrity: Do the Right Thing, Not the Easy Thing Service: We Care and It Makes a Difference Creativity: Freedom to Imagine and Courage to Act Under today's stresses and pressures of making ends meet in a time of declining revenues, we sometimes risk losing sight of our purpose and values. However, City Manager Ed Everett points out, "As we navigate our way through these very difficult financial straits, it's even more important that our decisions, especially the tough decisions, really reflect our values and purpose. This will serve us well in making the right decisions, in respecting our customers and each other, and in preparing for the future. " It is Redwood City's belief that quality recreation and community services should be made available to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles by providing accessible progressive programs, building strong partnerships, integrating social services and resources, assessing community needs and offering a safe and welcoming environment. The Accessible Recreation Activities Program (ARAP) had been providing recreational activities for those with physical and/or developmental disabilities for the past 20 years. Following through with Redwood City's ideals, our primary goal at ARAP is to enable these individuals to have meaningful, productive, and most importantly fun recreational experiences. ARAP participants range from age 14 and up and are typically mildly independent. Some live on their own, others with their parents, and many live in group homes. For all our participants, we offer an opportunity to work on physical, social and life skills in a fun, safe and comforting environment. We strive to create an environment in which all can succeed. Current AMP programs include art, drama, and fitness classes along with bi-monthly theatre trips, weekend fitness adventures and a wide range of other special events. ......