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 session for H.I.T.S. 1 (Beginner) and two H.I.T.S. 2 (Intermediate). Each session can accommodate up to 15 youth, hoping to serve at least 60 youth by the end of the summer. Programming will take place at Applegate Park on the Teal Top Hockey courts.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
During the development of the FY 23-24 budget, it was anticipated to only receive $500 for this grant. The adopted budget already includes $500 of revenue and expense. Therefore, only $500 needs to be appropriated in order to purchase tennis equipment for summer programming.
ATTACHMENTS
1. H.I.T.S. Flyer