Report Prepared by: Lamguene Kindavong, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Acceptance and Appropriation of Grant Funding in the Amount of $250 for FY 2022-23 from United States Tennis Association Northern California
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $250 from USTA for HITS tennis equipment grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from USTA NorCal in the amount of $250 and increasing Donations Contribution Revenue in Fund 1018-Parks & Community Service; and,
B. Appropriating the same to Operating Materials, Services and Supplies account in Fund 1018-Parks & Community Service; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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 2022-2023 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 a team sport with 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 play 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...
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