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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2010-04-26 Item 2B - Agreement - Raikes Foundation Grant AwardMayor Haggerton Community Affair and Parks Committee FROM: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent TO: CC: Rick Still, Interim Parks and Recreation Director DATE: March 17, 2010 SUBJECT: Raikes Foundation Grant ISSUE Award of $20,000 grant from the Raikes Foundation to be used in Recreation Department's Teen Friday Late Night Program. BACKGROUND The Raikes Foundation provides opportunities and support during adolescence to help young people become healthy, contributing adults. In 2008, the Foundation launched its first Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI) for agencies serving early adolescents in King County. Based on the positive feedback of that program, they were encouraged to expand the program, and in Fall 2009 accepted applications for the YPQI for Municipal Recreation Programs Grant. The goals of the YPQI are: To increase recreation staff knowledge of program quality features and best practices To strengthen the skill base and practices of staff at the point of service where youth and adults interact To increase the availability of high quality programs serving adolescents Successful grantees will use the Youth Quality Assessment Tool to assess program quality features and to create customized action plans to enhance their program. The grant supports: Implementation of evidence -based programs or practices to help youth develop social and emotional skills in school and out -of- school time Education, training and professional development for educators, youth workers and parents to build their capacity to support social and emotional development Efforts to increase public will and promote policy changes to social and emotional development become a more integral part of the public school and out -of- school experience DISCUSSION City of Tukwila W.\2010 InfoMemos \Raikes Grant Award 3.17.10.doc INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Jim Haggerton, Mayor Recreation staff, led by the efforts of Teen Program Specialist Nate Robinson, prepared and submitted a Letter of Inquiry on behalf of the Teen Friday Late Night Program. This program is INFORMATIONAL MEMO 3 -17 -10 Raikes Foundation Grant Page 2 our most successful Teen Program, taking place throughout the school year with a regular attendance of over 100 teens. After initial review, we were invited to continue forward with the application process and submit a Full Proposal. After final review and site visit, we were selected as a grant recipient in the amount of $20,000. The Grant Award will be used to support the Teen Friday Late Night Program and staff's participation in the Foundation's YPQI. Based on the training schedule for the YPQI over the next 12 months, we estimate that staff will participate in over 150 hours of training to implement the program. There is no expiration on the grant. RECOMMENDATION Council approval is not required for receiving this Grant based on the amount, rather this is provided for notification and information only. ATTACHMENTS Raikes Foundation Grant Agreement W:\2010 InfoMemos \Raikes Grant Award 3.17.10.doc February 24, 2010 Dave Johnson Recreation Superintendent City of Tukwila 12424 42 Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 Dear Dave, 7 A I j' \['i1 t\ FOUNDATION 10 -036 Council Approval N/A The trustees of the Raikes Foundation (the "Foundation are pleased to award City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department "Grantee a grant in the amount of $20,000.00. The purpose of the grant is to provide support for the Friday Late Night Program "Program and staff participation in the Foundation's Youth Program Quality Initiative (the "Initiative This Grant Agreement summarizes the terms and conditions under which the Foundation has awarded this grant to you. 1. Tax Exemnt Status. You confirm that Grantee is either a (a) nonprofit organization currently recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code and Grantee's tax exempt status under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Code has not changed since the issuance of the IRS determination letter which Grantee provided to the Foundation, or (b) a government instrumentality exempt from taxation and eligible to receive tax deductible contributions from individuals under Section 170(c)(1) of the Code and, upon request by Foundation, Grantee shall provide to Foundation written documentation of Grantee's status as a government instrumentality. Grantee further represents and warrants that there is no issue presently pending before any office of the Internal Revenue Service that could result in any proposed changes to Grantee's tax exempt status. 2. Expenditure of Funds. This Grant is made for the purpose described above and may not be expended for any other purpose without the Foundation's prior written approval. Grantee may not expend any Grant funds for any political or lobbying activity, including but not limited to (i) influencing the outcome of any specific public election or the carrying on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive; (ii) carrying on any propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; or (iii) for any purpose other than one specified in section 170(c)(2)(b) of the Code. 3. Payment of Grant Funds. The Foundation will pay $20,000.00 upon receipt of the signed Grant Agreement. 4. Limit of Commitment. This Grant is made with the understanding that the Foundation will provide coaching, training, and external evaluation as described below in the Participation Commitment of this Grant Agreement. Unless otherwise stipulated in writing, the Foundation has no further obligation to provide other or additional support to Grantee. 4616 25th Avenue NE. —769 Seattic.washington 9810 t(2o6)484 -885s t:(2o6)523 -5o 75 www raikesfoundation.org j 61( �%c��e 1 5. Eligibility for Additional Sunnort: Upon completion of the Youth Program Quality Initiative, the Foundation, at its sole discretion, may opt to provide Grantee with additional funds to support continued quality enhancement. Grantee must meet all conditions of this Grant Agreement in order to be eligible. 6. General Indemnification. Grantee agrees to indemnify the Foundation with respect to any claims arising from the program or project funded by the Grant. 7. Participation Commitment. Because active participation is an integral component of the Initiative, grantee agrees to the following: Date March 24, 2010 March 25, 2010 1 April 15, 2010 April 20, 2010 May 27, 2010 a. Lead Staff. Nate Robinson is designated as Lead Staff for the Initiative. b. Meeting Reauirements. The designated staff will be available to attend trainings and meetings as identified below. Program team refers to those staff working directly with youth in the program identified for this grant. Grantee will be invited to bring additional staff to any of the trainings provided space is available. July 8, 2010 July 22 or 24, 2010 September 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 January 20, 2011 March 17, 2011 1 Purpose Initiative Kick -off 1 YPQA Basics Training Learning Community Quality Coaching Planning with Data Training Learning Community Best Practice Training Learning Community Learning Community 1 Learning Community 1 Learning Community Tirne 1 Required Staff 9am 11 am J Recreation Director, Lead Staff 9am 4pm Lead Staff, program team 9am 1 lam 1 Lead Staff 9am 4pm J Lead Staff 9am 4pm Lead Staff, program team 9am Noon 9am 4pm 9am Noon 9am Noon 9am Noon 9am Noon Recreation Director, Lead Staff Lead Staff, program team Lead Staff Lead Staff, program team Lead Staff Lead Staff c. Assessment Requirements. Grantee will complete two internal assessments at each site participating in the Initiative using the Youth Program Quality Assessment tool (YPQA). Internal assessment requires having staff members observe each other in delivering the Program, holding a consensus meeting of observers to score the YPQA, and inputting scores into an online database. The assessments will be completed during spring 2010 and 2011. d. Action Plan. After attending the Planning with Data training, grantee will complete an Action Plan for each program participating in the Initiative. A copy of the Action Plan will be sent to the Foundation. e. Coaching. The Lead Staff will have an opportunity to work with an assigned coach for up to four hours /month for ten months beginning in April 2010 to help implement the action plan at each site. 2 f. Notice. Grantee agrees to notify the Foundation in a timely manner if there is a change of Lead Staff, financial factors that significantly change the Program as described in Grantee's original proposal, and /or any other factor that alters Grantee's ability to fulfill the participation commitment. 8. Evaluation. Grantee will participate in the Foundation's evaluation of this Initiative through Program staff participation in pre /post online surveys and a mid -term and end -of- Initiative focus group and/or interview. Grantee will also provide access to external evaluators to observe the Program. 9. Reasonable Access. Grantee will permit the Foundation and its representatives, at its request, to have reasonable access during regular business hours to Grantee's files, records, accounts, personnel and clients or other beneficiaries for the purpose of making such financial audits, verifications or program evaluations as the Foundation deems necessary or appropriate concerning this Grant award. 10. Required Notification. Grantee is required to provide the Foundation with immediate written notification of: (1) any changes in Grantee's tax- exempt status; (2) Grantee's inability to expend the Grant for the purposes described in the Grant Agreement; or (3) any expenditure from this Grant made for any purpose other than those for which the Grant was intended. 11. Publicity. Grantee will allow the Foundation to review and approve any text of any proposed publicity concerning this Grant prior to its release. The Foundation may include information regarding this Grant, including the amount and purpose of the Grant, any photographs Grantee may have provided, Grantee's logo or trademark, or other information or materials about Grantee and its activities, in the Foundation's website, periodic public reports, newsletters, and news releases. 12. Right to Modify or Revoke. The Foundation reserves the right to discontinue, modify or withhold any payments to be made under this Grant or to require a total or partial refund of any Grant funds if, in the Foundation's sole discretion, such action is necessary: (1) because Grantee has not fully complied with the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, including but not limited to Grantee improper use of funds; (2) because the Foundation discovers that Grantee has falsified any Grant related applications, reports, form or documentation or financial information, (3) to protect the purpose and objectives of the Grant or any other charitable activities of the Foundation; or (4) to comply with the requirements of any law or regulation applicable to Grantee, the Foundation or this Grant. This provision shall survive the Grant Period. 13. No Assianment or Deleuation. Grantees may not assign, or otherwise transfer, its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Grant without prior written approval from the Foundation. 14. Miscellaneous. The Grant Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties and may be modified only by a writing executed by both the Foundation and Grantee. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions 3 Please review the Grant Agreement, sign, and return along with two (2) signed agreements no later than March 12, 2010. Congratulations on this recognition of your efforts to provide strong out -of- school programming to adolescents in our community. Sincerely, nn Kahn Director Raikes Foundation ACCEPTED AND AGREED: City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department Authorization. The undersigned certifies that he /she is authorized to accept this Grant on behalf of the Grantee, to obligate the Grantee to observe all of the terms and conditions placed on this Grant, and in connection with this Grant, to make, execute and deliver on behalf of the Grantee all grant agreements, representations, receipts, reports and other instruments of every kind. Da Name: 9 4