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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the LA84 Foundation to accept Summer Swim 2013 grant funds in the amount of $24,958, for summer aquatic programs for economically disadvantaged youth at Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, Silverado Pool, Millikan High School Pool, and Jordan High School Pool, from June 3, 2013 to August 23, 2013; and authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to implement and administer the grant and any amendments. (Districts 5,6,7,9)
DISCUSSION
The LA84 Foundation (Foundation) is endowed with surplus funds from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Foundation makes grant funds available to recreation agencies for various youth sports programs designed to provide disadvantaged youth, ages 7 to 17, the opportunity to learn and develop sports skills. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) has been selected by the Foundation to receive grant funds consecutively for more than ten years. This year, PRM has been selected to receive $24,958 in grant funds for the Summer Swim 2013 program. This grant will fund scholarships for economically disadvantaged youth in swim instruction, springboard diving, and synchronized swimming (Attachment).
The LA84 Foundation Summer Swim 2013 program will commence on June 3, 2013, and conclude on August 23, 2013. The pools currently available for this program are Martin Luther King, Jr., Silverado, Millikan High School, and Jordan High School. This popular program is advertised in the quarterly Recreation Connection, on the PRM website, and by word of mouth at local parks.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on April 19, 2013 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on April 22, 2013.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 14, 2013, in order to facilitate processing of the required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Appropriations associated with this grant in the amount of $24,958 are included in the FY13 Budget in the General Fund (GP) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR). The recommended action will result in a positive impact on jobs. Approximately 20 current staff members will receive additional work hours each week during the summer. The additional hours will be funded by the LA84 Foundation, and will be used for Summer Swim 2013 coaching and/or instruction. Funding received from the LA84 Foundation does not allow for additional staff to be hired.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
GEORGE CHAPJIAN
DIRECTOR OF Parks, Recreation and Marine
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER