SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve 1.0 additional FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) funded programs held at Ross Norton and North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Complex, for youth ranging in ages 7 through 14, and approve a third quarter budget amendment of $33,495 in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 7, 2017, the City Council approved a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) for funding of youth programs and approved a third quarter budget amendment of $372,645 in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care (JWB).
On May 10, 2018, the JWB approved additional funding of $33,495 for Fiscal Year 17/18 and $80,387 for Fiscal Year 18/19 for enhancements to the Out of School Time (OST) programs held at Ross Norton and North Greenwood complexes. A portion of the additional funding was to be used to hire an additional full time Recreation Specialist.
In order to adjust and correct the FTE count used for this program, staff is bringing this recommendation forward at this time. The Resource Committee approved the request for an additional 1.0 FTE at their June 6, 2018 meeting.
The OST is a program developed to nurture youngsters at the Clearwater neighborhoods in which youth need the most direction. The program leaders have developed a safe haven for community youth ages 7- 14 at Ross Norton and North Greenwood Recreation Complexes.
The program is designed to incorporate exercise and nutrition-based activities in an after school and summer camp setting, to encourage healthy lifestyle choices, improve social skills, increase athletic abilities, and develop leadership skills of the participants. Academic enrichment curriculum is also included in the program.
The new Recreation Specialist position will work closely with the children enrolled in the OST program to improve their social and academic achievement through a collaboration between the child’s family, school and OST staff.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will provide an increase of $33,495 in other governmental revenue in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care, to fund this enhanced programming in the contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A