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<br /> <br />*Item 3.7.* <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />DATE: May 2, 2005 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Request Authorization for Payment to Boys and Girls Club of <br />Elk River for Services Provided <br /> <br />Background: <br />The Parks and Recreation Department Budget operating budget for 2005 includes <br />$24,000 for contracting with the Boys & Girls Club of Elk River to provide programming <br />targeting teenagers. The goal of these programs is to reach out to teens who do not <br />participate in programs offered by the City Parks and Recreation Department. By <br />providing alternatives to traditional recreation programs, the City of Elk River can reach <br />out to a broader group of youth and involve them in healthy activities. <br /> <br />Summary: <br />The program titled "Hang Time" began in January 2005. The Boys and Girls Club has <br />submitted a request for payment of $6,000 for the first quarter of 2005. The attached <br />report from the Boys and Girls Club of Elk River describes the program offerings <br />provided by the Club. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff believes that the programs offered meet the goals for providing additional <br />recreational opportunities for teenagers who do not participate in Parks and Recreation <br />Programs. Staff recommends Council authorize payment for first quarter programming. <br /> <br />Action Requested: <br />Authorize payment of $6,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Elk River for providing <br />recreation services for the City of Elk River. <br /> <br />Attachment: <br />Report from Boys and Girls Club of Elk River <br />