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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-78 Resolution No. 11-78 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS TO YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that Sean R.Stegall,City Manager,is hereby authorized and directed to distribute grants to the following youth sports organizations for the purposes specified herein and pursuant to the terms and conditions in the agreements between the City of Elgin and the respective youth sports organizations: Elgin American/National Little League: • AED $ 1,700 • Miscellaneous Projects $ 14,400 Total $ 16,100 American Legion: • Practice Hitting Pads $ 500 Total $ 500 Elgin Classic Little League: • Fencing $ 7,000 Total $ 7,000 Babe Ruth Teener League: • Landscaping and announcer booth improvements $ 6,000 Total $ 6,000 Elgin Youth Football: • Sideline Repairs $ 7,000 • Water Line and bleacher repair $ 3,500 Total $ 10,500 Elgin Continental Little League: • Electrical $ 4,000 • Men's Washroom $ 1,500 Total $ 5,500 Training $ 1,580 Total $ 1,580 Total grant allocation $ 47,180 s/David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: April 27, 2011 Adopted: April 27, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Diane Robertson Diane Robertson, City Clerk rk REPORT TO MAYOR & MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL E LG I N THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS AGENDA ITEM: K MEETING DATE: April 13, 2011 ITEM: 2011 Youth Sports Capital Improvement Grants ($47,180) OBJECTIVE: Provide financial assistance to youth sports' organizations in Elgin allowing them to make capi- tal improvements to the city-owned property at which their leagues play RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2011 Youth Sports Capital Improvement Grants, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in the amount of$47,180 BACKGROUND The 2011 adopted budget includes an allocation of$47,180 for Elgin youth sports organizations. To be eligible for this funding, these organizations must meet the criteria as established by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Among these criteria is the requirement that each league have a signed lease agreement on file with the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the appropriate amount of insurance coverage. Each league that is funded must have completed their previous year's projects before additional funding will be allocated. In addition, each league must provide the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a season recap, a three-year capital improvement plan and proof of not-for-profit status. Listed below are the funding requests for the 2011 season as approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at their March 22, 2011 meeting: Elgin American/National Little League • AED $ 1,700 • Miscellaneous Projects $ 14,400 Total $ 16,100 American Legion • Practice Hitting Pads $ 500 Total $ 500 ,0 t " Elgin Classic Little League • Fencing $ 7,000 Total $ 7,000 Babe Ruth Teener League • Landscaping and announcer booth improvements $ 6,000 Total $ 6,000 Elgin Youth Football • Sideline Repairs $ 7,000 • Water Line and bleacher repair $ 3,500 Total $ 10,500 Elgin Continental Little League • Electrical $ 4,000 • Men's Washroom $ 1,500 Total $ 5,500 Training $ 1,580 Total $ 1,580 Total presented for consideration: $ 47,180 OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS The Youth Sports Grant Program will assist these various organizations with making capital im- provements to their facilities. These capital improvements not only benefit the leagues but also enhance the city owned property where these facilities are located. Projects will be reimbursed or paid as they are completed. All organizations must adhere to the city's procurement practices when soliciting bids and estimates for projects. INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The youth sports groups provide quality programs for the youth they serve. The city's contribu- tion of $47,180 will assist these groups in improving the facilities and amenities at their loca- tions. 2 BUDGET IMPACT rik FUND(S) ACCOUNT(S) PROJECT#(S) AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGETED AVAILABLE Riverboat 275-0000-791.80-44 N/A $47,180 $47,180 LEGAL IMPACT None. ALTERNATIVES The council may choose to not approve the youth sports capital improvement grants NEXT STEPS 1. Once the grants are approved, purchase orders will be established for each youth sports group as outlined in the breakdown above Originators: Maria Cumpata, Recreation and Facilities Superintendent Randy Reopelle, Parks and Recreation Director Final Review: Colleen Lavery, Chief Financial Officer William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel/Chief Development Officer Approved: S n R. Stegall, City M ager ATTACHMENTS None. r 3