2014 2:00:00 PM

Monday, August 11, 2014 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks

General Business: 9.2

Title: Consideration and possible approval of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant through the Washoe County School District.

Petitioner/Presenter: Tracy Domingues, Parks & Recreation Director/Shauna Nelson, Recreation Supervisor

Recommendation: That the City Council accept this agreement.

Financial Impact: $76,296.00

Total Costs: $76,296.00

Fund: Sparks Grants & Donations Fund Account: 601020
Program: Century (120100)
Amount: $76,296.00 Budget Status: Over Budget (See Budget Correction Plan)

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief: The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department provides enrichment activities, program ideas and resources for planning programs specific to site needs. Programming occurs from school release until 6:00 p.m. on all school days. The grant reimburses the City for the part-time salaries dedicated to specified sites per the attached agreement.

Background: During the 2003/04 school year, we began our partnership with Agnes Risley Elementary School who was a recipient of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. We provide enrichment activities during the after school hours on all school days. Enrichment activities vary from art to sports and self esteem builders as well as homework support time. During the 2007/08 school year, Lincoln Park, Alice Maxwell, Robert Mitchell and Kate Smith Elementary Schools were accepted into the grant program. Currently, the grant is in operation at Alice Maxwell, Lincoln Park, Kate Smith, Robert Mitchell and Greenbrae Elementary schools. The grant will continue to reimburse the city for the part-time salaries provided by the Parks and Recreation Department at all five school sites.

Analysis: This collaboration continues to be a win-win for all parties involved. Participation increases as services are made affordable at these at-risk school sites. Staff does not anticipate any other schools in Sparks to join the program due to the eligibility requirements. The agreement before you today is for $76,296.00 (Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Six Dollars) for the 2014/15 school year. Finance staff submits personnel costs to the county for reimbursement to the city.

Alternatives: Council may choose to redirect staff and not to accept this grant to continue after school services to the specified sites during the 2014/15 school year.

Recommended Motion: I move to accept and approve the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant as entered into with the Washoe County School District for the 2014/15 school year.

Attached Files:

21st 2014.15 contract.pdf

21st 2014.15 site list.pdf

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