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 least 60 youth by the end of the summer. Program will take place at Applegate Park on the Teal Top Hockey courts.
The department anticipated a $500.00 grant award and already had that amount within the 22/23 adopted budget. An additional $250.00 was awarded and requires an appropriation.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Once it is accepted and appropriated, this $250 will be available within the FY2022-23 budget to purchase tennis equipment for summer programming.
ATTACHMENTS
1. USTA Tennis Flyer