REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
BY: SHELBY MACNAB, Business Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
KAYLA GARCIA-SHIELDS, Program Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a proposal requesting reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) for providing aquatics programming at up to seven high schools in an amount not to exceed $350,000 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into 2024 aquatics related funding agreements on behalf of the City of Fresno (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to submit a proposal requesting reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) for providing aquatics programming at up to seven high schools in an amount not to exceed $350,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into 2024 aquatics related funding agreements on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PARCS) is seeking approval to submit a proposal requesting reimbursement from FUSD for aquatics programming totaling up to $350,000. This authorization will fund the Blue Space Program which allows PARCS to provide community swim lessons and recreational swim at up to seven FUSD high schools each summer.
BACKGROUND
FUSD and the PARCS Department have worked together for many years to provide programming to the community. Partnerships with FUSD include after school programs, extended learning opportunities, and access to FUSD aquatic facilities through the Blue Space Program. The Blue Space Program provides funding for swim lessons and recreational swim at up to seven FUSD high school pools. This par...
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