City of Fresno - File #: ID 23-488

• File #: ID 23-488
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/15/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/30/2023
• Final action: 3/30/2023
• Title: Actions pertaining to funding reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD): 1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and FUSD to conduct the Sports, Play, Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) program at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites from August 2023 through June 2024. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Services Agreement with FUSD to reimburse the City up to $743,000 for SPARK programming.
• Sponsors: Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Serv

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/30/2023	1	City Council	ADOPTED	Pass

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department

ALDI RAMIREZ, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department

BY: HAYLEY FIELDS, Program Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department

SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to funding reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD):
1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and FUSD to conduct the Sports, Play, Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) program at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites from August 2023 through June 2024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Services Agreement with FUSD to reimburse the City up to $743,000 for SPARK programming.

Body
RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends City Council approve a one (1) year agreement between the City and FUSD to conduct SPARK After School Programming at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites from August 2023 through June 2024. Staff also recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Services Agreement on behalf of the City.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The PARCS Department is seeking the approval of a one (1) year agreement with FUSD to provide After School Programming to students at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites for the 2023-2024 academic year. Funding for this program comes from the California Department of Education and is administered by FUSD to the City. Council action will enable the City to seek reimbursement for an amount up to $743,000 for providing SPARK programming.

BACKGROUND

Since August of 2007, the PARCS Department has entered into agreements with FUSD to provide after school programming for elementary aged students. As part of this program, the City provides homework tutorial, literacy, and other youth development activities including SPARK curriculum. In the FUSD After School Program, City ...