Title
USA Swimming Foundation Grant (Ordinance S-48167)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and, if awarded, accept funds in an amount of up to $25,000 and enter into an agreement with USA Swimming Foundation, to offer reduced or free swimming lessons at various City pool locations. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, any grant monies awarded. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
Annually, the Parks and Recreation Department provides close to 20,000 residents swimming lessons at 29 facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to apply for the USA Swimming Foundation grant to help provide reduced or free swimming lessons for both children and adults. If awarded the full $25,000 grant, funding would provide sufficient funds to offer free or reduced swim lessons for up to 2,000 participants. If awarded, funding would be distributed to offer free or reduced swim lessons at select swimming pools ensuring geographic coverage in all parts of the City. The 2021 grant cycle is currently open and closes Dec. 15, 2021.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. There is no match requirement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.