Report Prepared by: Lamnguene Kindavong, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $1,000 in Grant Funding 2023-24 from United States Tennis Association Northern California for FY23-24 and Appropriating $500 to Operating Materials, Services and Supplies
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to accept grant funding in the amount of $1,000 from USTA for H.I.T.S. (Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork, Sportsmanship) tennis equipment grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $1,000 grant funds from USTA NorCal in Fund 1018-Parks & Community Service; and,
B. Increasing contribution revenue in the amount of $500 and appropriating the same operating materials, supplies and service in Fund 1018; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by Staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-2024 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced has been approved for an equipment grant from USTA NorCal to implement a tennis program H.I.T.S (Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork, Sportsmanship). H.I.T.S. is a low-cost/free tennis program for kids 10 and under that incorporates the fundamentals of tennis, sportsmanship and life skills enrichment. With support from the USTA NorCal, H.I.T.S. is a fun and easy program that includes training and resources to run a tennis program at our local tennis courts, blacktop or indoor gym. This summer, we plan on holding four tennis session, two weeks for each session. There will be a total of two sessi...
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