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Approve an additional 0.5 FTE for the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) funded programs held at Ross Norton and North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Complex for youth ranging in ages from 7-14. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 15, 2016, the City Council approved a one-year agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) and the City of Clearwater for funding of youth programs, including an increase of 0.8 FTE needed to expand the program, and approve a first quarter budget amendment of $361,791 in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care Ross Norton.
After the item was approved, staff was notified in October by JWB that in addition to funding the 5.1 FTE’s for the program that the City could also use a portion of the funding to hire an additional 0.5 FTE for clerical assistance to help with administration of the program.
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 0.5 FTE at their December 7, 2016 meeting.
The “Charting a Course for Youth” 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.
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