Report Prepared by: Jennifer Meissonnier, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Distribution of Wahneta Hall Trust Funds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the allocation of the 2018 Wahneta Hall Trust Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to allocate the 2018 Wahneta Hall Trust funds to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced; and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to the Recreation and Parks Commission for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Wahneta Hall Trust fund was established in 1995. The trust provisions require that the City of Merced use a specific portion of the trust for an endowment fund with income being used to establish and maintain a mini-train system and/or band concert program in Applegate Park. This year there is $1,782 available.
On February 20, 2018, the Parks and Recreation Department mailed letters of invitation to apply for the 2018 Wahneta Hall Trust funds to recipients from previous years, which included the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced, the Merced Symphony Association, the Merced College Concert Band, Merced Marching 100 and Golden Valley High School Band. The department also sent a news release to the local media notifying the public of the pending trust distribution.
This year, the sole applicant that submitted a proposal was the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced applied for the full $1,782 to be used to operate and maintain the train at Kiddi...
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