HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - NRPA STARTING NEW AT GOLF (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
June 28, 2011
NRPA STARTING NEW AT GOLF GRANT
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council accept the National Recreation and Parks Assocation Starting New at Golf
Grant in the amount of $3,000, along with acceptance of $9,000 worth of equipment for the
program.
2. Increase estimated revenues in account 100-4471.006 by $3,000 in Fiscal Year 2011-12.
3. Appropriate $3,000 to expenditure account 15108-5161.002 in Fiscal Year 2011-12.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contract documents, change orders, or
amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita applied for, and was awarded, a grant for $12,000 from the National
Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). The intent of the grant is to implement a Starting
New at Golf Recreational Program. The National Recreation and Parks Association is a national
not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation, and conservation efforts that
enhance quality of life for all people. NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles,
recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources.
The Starting New at Golf Recreational Program can best be described as golfs version of T -ball,
and is a way to introduce golf to children ages five -to -eight years old. This program would
engage youth with the sport of golf, teach them the fundamentals of the game, and reinforce the
positive, healthy lifestyle benefits that accompany participation in sport. Play is the focus of this
program which will be conducted in a non-competitive format.
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This grant will allow children to enjoy an introductory golf experience. The grant provides
$3,000 in funds to pay for administrative costs including contract instructors and marketing
efforts. The award of the grant also includes all of the equipment necessary to conduct the
program.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Decline the National Recreation and Parks Assocation Grant.
2. Other direction as determined,by the City Council,
FISCAL IMPACT
The expenditures carried out through the National Recreation and Parks Assocation Grant will be
completely paid for by the grant funds through December 2011. There is no matching
requirement for this grant. If the Starting New at Golf Program is to be continued once the grant
funds are expended, staff will explore options to continue to fund the program.