HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-10 Resolution No. 99-10
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin for youth programs, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Robert Gilliam
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: January 27 , 1999
Adopted: January 27 , 1999
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ,e()5, day of
, 1999, by and between BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF
EL N, anot-for-profit organization, (hereinafter referred to
4C1714A.as the "Club" ) and the CITY OF ELGIN, Illinois, a municipal
corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "City" ) .
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin, Illinois has determined it to
serve a beneficial public purpose to discourage criminal
activity through the promotion of alternative activities for
minors and to be in its best interests to aid the promotion of
such activities; and
WHEREAS, the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin provides
activities to minors .
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows :
1 . The City shall pay to Club the sum of $150, 000 on or
before February 28, 1999 .
2 . The Club shall address all initial inquiries and
requests made pursuant to this agreement to City' s Recreation
and Facilities Superintendent.
3 . The Club shall apply the aforementioned $150, 000 for
club operations throughout the year.
4 . The Club shall provide a written report and fiscal
accounting of the operation of the facility on or before
December 31 , 1999 to the City' s Director of Parks and
Recreation.
5 . The Club shall indemnify and hold City harmless from
and against any and all claims for damages, suits , causes of
action or any and all other liability which may arise out of or
in connection with the performance of this agreement or other
operations as a result of any negligent actions by the Club.
6 . The Club shall offer a minimum of six cooperative
programs between the City and the Club during 1999 .
7 . This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from
January 28, 1999 through December 31, 1999 .
8 . That this agreement shall not be deemed or construed
to create an employment, joint venture, partnership, or other
agency relationship between the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement on the date and year first written above.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal
corporation
By
Jb ce • . Parker
City Manager
Attest:
004-Yell
City Clerk
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN
a not-f r-profit corporation
By _ e
Larry well
Execut ve Director
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City of Elgin Agenda Item No. (-1:7
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January 7 , 1999
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Boys and Girls Club of Elgin 1999
Purchase of Service Agreement
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and
members of the City Council with information to consider the
1999 Purchase of Service Agreement with the Boys and Girls
Club of Elgin.
BACKGROUND
The Elgin Boys and Girls Club opened its doors in November,
1993 and has provided recreational and educational programs to
over 400 Elgin youth and teens, predominantly at-risk. The
Club works directly with the Housing Authority of Elgin and
the Parks and Recreation Department to offer a variety of
programs at 355 Dundee Avenue . The Club is drop-in-based and
also offers coordinated programs such as tutoring and homework
assistance, music lessons, field trips, anti-gang programs and
more .
The City' s $150, 000 is to be used for Club operations through-
out the year. In exchange for the funding, the Elgin Boys and
Girls Club will provide ongoing activities for at-risk youth
offering a minimum of six cooperative programs with the City
Parks and Recreation Department, and establish a minimum of
two cooperative programs with the City' s Gang Intervention
Program Supervisor.
In 1998 , the following are among the many programs that were
offered: Computer literacy, homework assistance, choir, arts
and crafts, Jr. Leaders Program, Housing Authority of Elgin
Outreach, Boy Scout activities, trip to Magic Waters Theme
Park, participation in Chicago Bulls Gatorade Basketball
Clinic, cooperative teen dances, NBA 2-ball competition, teen
pool parties, teen Valentines Dance, 3 on 3 basketball team,
swimming trips to Lords Park pool every Wednesday during
summer, and summer block party at Boys and Girls Club.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None .
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Elgin Boys and Girls Club 1999 Service Agreement
January 7, 1999
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
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UThe 1999 Budget includes $150, 000 for support of the Elgin
Boys and Girls Club. The General Fund, account
010-0902-709 . 80-24, includes $46, 000, and the River Boat Lease
Fund, account number 275-0000-795 . 80-30 , includes $104 , 000 for
this contract agreement .
wv)61// LEGAL IMPACT
None .
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could approve the agreement as drafted, edit
the agreement, or decline to provide support to the Boys and
Girls Club.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposed 1999 Boys and Girls Club
of Elgin Purchase of Service Agreement be approved to provide
$150 , 000 of funding toward youth programs .
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce . Parker
City Manager
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