HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2019-081 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-081 Sponsored by: Meszaros
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR THE TEEN YOUTH CENTER
(TYC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM THE SEWARD
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department received a grant in the
amount of$5,000 from Seward Community Foundation; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of the $5,000 grant from Seward Community
Foundation, the Teen Youth Center (TYC) will be able to provide a successful and educational
summer camp to over 600 participants; and
WHEREAS, involvement in summer programs are important for continued
development, have proven to be essential to preventing loss of academic knowledge and skills, as
well as keeping youth active during the summer months; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the summer camp is to teach life skills to each child such as
problem solving, communicating, first aid and how to relieve stress. Campers will also learn
how to work out their own differences, participate in recreation and learn how it increases
endorphins, improves physical,mental and emotional health; and
WHEREAS, this year the TYC staff received two days of training specific to youth
development Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and dealing with trauma and behavioral
difficulties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the Seward Community
Foundation grant for the Teen Youth Center(TYC).
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$5,000 is hereby received to grant acct no. 01000-
1430-7303-0014 and appropriated to education expense account 01000-1430-7303.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-081
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9t1
day of September, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David S ires, Ma or
AYES: Horn, Lane,Towsley, Seese, McClure, Osenga, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 9"', 2019
To: Seward City Council
From: Traci Petersen, Acting Parks & Recreation Director
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
Agenda Item: Accepting a $5,000 grant from the Seward Community Foundation
BACKGRQUND & MSEEICAIEQN;
The Seward Community Foundation administers grants that improve the lives of Seward and
Moose Pass residents in areas such as health, education, human services, arts and culture, youth
and community development.
The Teen Youth Center(TYC)summer day camp serves youth in Seward and Moose Pass in
a 12-week program. This program has been at capacity every week, serving 50 campers
ranging in ages from 6-13. With the assistance of the $5,000 grant from the Seward
Community Foundation,the TYC was able to provide an extremely successful and educational
summer to over 2,500 participants.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Seward Community
Foundation.
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes � No N/A
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I Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.2 X
• Support the life-long learning needs of community residents
through a variety of formal and informal educational
opportunities.
• Provide opportunities for integrating arts and culture support
in de e !IM v I . �� the community.
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2 Strategic Plan(Page 18): Expand and integrate educational programs
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FISCAL NOTE: This grant is being provided by the Seward Community Foundation and requires
no matching funds.
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Approved by Finance Department: c iclv�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2019- 0 8 1 accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the
Seward Community Foundation.
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