Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
Title
SUBJECT: Commission to Appoint Members to Facility Use Subcommittee to Review Proposals Submitted for Lease of Stephen Leonard Youth Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Commission to appoint three Commissioners to serve on Facility Use Subcommittee with Staff to Review and Rank Proposals Submitted for Lease of Stephen Leonard Youth Center.
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT A MOTION - Appointing three commissioners to the Facility Use Subcommittee to review and rank proposals submitted for use of Stephen Leonard Youth Center.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Article 12- Boards and Commissions, Section 712 Recreation & Parks Commission Powers and Duties- C. Assist in the planning of recreation programs for the inhabitants of the City, promote and stimulate public interest therein, and to that end, solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-2026- FISCAL STABILITY, consider options to add new revenue sources - cost recovery strategies
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced Parks & Community Services Department invited qualified organizations, service providers, and community-focused partners to submit a Request for Interest (RFI) to lease and operate programs and services at the Stephen Leonard Youth Center for youth and their families.
The RFI was open for approximately 1 month. The City is particularly interested in youth development, educational support, family services, workforce development, health and wellness programs, cultural programming, and other community-serving uses that enhance access and promote positive outcomes.
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