Report Prepared by: Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Approval to Distribute the 2021-22 Wahneta Hall Trust Funds in the Amount of $3,581 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced to Operate and Maintain a Mini Train in Applegate Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the disbursement of the Wahneta Hall Trust Fund to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced in the amount of $3,581 to be used to operate and maintain the train at Kiddieland in Applegate Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an allocation of the 2021-22 Wahneta Hall Trust Funds of $3,581 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced per the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific finding and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Wahneta Hall Trust fund was established in 1995. Provisions of trust require that the City of Merced use a specific portion for an endowment fund with income being designated to establish and maintain a mini-train system and/or band concert program in Applegate Park. There is $3,581 available in interest revenue received in Fiscal Year 2021-22 to be disbursed.
The Parks and Recreation Department mailed letters of invitation to apply for the 2021 - 2022 Wahneta Hall Trust funds to recipients from previous years and other possible interested parties. These included: the Merced County Arts Council, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced, the Merced Symphony Association, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Merced College Concert Band, Merced Marching 100, Golden Valley High School Band, El Capitan High S...
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