Title
Intergovernmental Agreements with Multiple School Districts for Phoenix Afterschool Center Sites (Ordinance S-50693)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute agreements between the Parks and Recreation Department and multiple school districts and charter schools for Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) sites throughout Phoenix. Further, request to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code section 42-18 authorizing indemnification or assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited for the agreements. There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Report
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department's PAC program is an affordable after school recreation and enrichment program for youth ages 6 to 13. PAC has historically served approximately 1,400 youth daily at more than 30 school sites throughout the City. PAC provides a fun, supportive and educational atmosphere during the crucial after school hours. PAC's programming includes organized physical activity; games; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) educational enrichment; and homework assistance.
The department partners with school districts to offer the PAC program directly at school sites throughout the city. The PAC program serves at least one school in the following 12 school districts: Balsz, Cartwright, Creighton, Osborn, Paradise Valley, Riverside, Roosevelt, Tempe, Tolleson, Union, Washington and Wilson. Additionally, there are two charter school PAC sites located at Arizona State University Preparatory Academy and AmeriSchools Academy.
To facilitate the PAC program, the department requires each school district or charter school to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) or a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Upon approval, the school districts and charter schools will be provided a draft agreement that includes their site(s), responsibilities for each party and program information to take to their respective governing boards for approval. The list of school sites is provided in Attachment A. The Department is at its maximum number of PAC sites based on the current funding allocated to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Contract Term
The term for the agreements will be for five years with an expiration of July 2029.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation Department.