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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 12-53 McCall Donnelly Education Foundation Grant for Recreation Dept. equipment McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 12-53 Meeting Date March 22, 2012 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: McCall Donnelly Education Foundation Grant application for Recreation Department equipment Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: $3000 plus Rec. Coordinator time Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: MDEF-$3000 City staff (in-kind) for class instruction and promotion Airport      Library    TIMELINE: Grant is due April 13, 2012; funds available in July, 2012 Information Systems      Grant Coordinator / Originator  SUMMARY STATEMENT: The McCall Donnelly Education Foundation is accepting grant applications in several categories including “programs that promote healthier lifestyles and physical activities”. The Recreation Department wishes to apply for funding to purchase snorkeling equipment for youth so that they can learn a new skill, increase physical activity, how to properly care for and clean equipment, and learn about life in the underwater world. Mark Pernell, Recreation Coordinator, is a certified Open Water SCUBA instructor and will serve as instructor. Grant funds will be sought for snorkels, masks, fins and shorty wetsuits.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve submission of an MDEF grant for recreation equipment and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION