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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.H.
For Meeting of: March 1, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement for a Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) program 
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager 576-6416

Tami Andringa, Recreation Supervisor

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima was awarded a grant of $135,125.00 for a Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) program. This Grant Agreement formalizes the issuance of the grant and outlines each party’s obligations with regards to the funding.

 

With the grant funding, Yakima Parks and Recreation would like to provide a new free program dedicated to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for teens at the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) with activities such as basketball, soccer, pickleball, tabletop and video games, enrichment classes and movie nights.  In addition, funding would be used towards Summer Programs at both Kissel Park and Miller Park/WFCC.

ITEM BUDGETED:No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution SEEK Grant2/22/2022Resolution
Agreement2/18/2022Contract