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<br /> <br />Item #2-~9. <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />DATE: July 18, 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 200S includes $24,000 <br />for contracting with the Boys & Girls Club of Elk River to provide programming targeting <br />teenagers. The goal of these programs is to reach out to teens who do not participate in <br />programs offered by the City Parks and Recreation Department. By providing alternatives to <br />traditional recreation programs, the City of Elk River can reach out to a broader group of <br />youth and involve them in healthy activities. <br /> <br />Summary: <br />The program titled "Hang Time" began in January 200S. The Boys and Girls Club has <br />submitted a request for payment of $6,000 for the second quarter of 200S. The attached <br />report from the Boys and Girls Club of Elk River describes the program offerings provided <br />by the Club. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff believes that the programs offered meet the goals for providing additional recreational <br />opportunities for teenagers who do not participate in Parks and Recreation Programs. Staff <br />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 />