HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2012-05-14 Item 2C - Grant - Raikes FoundationCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
Kirstin May, Recreation Coordinator
DATE: May 7, 2012
SUBJECT: Raikes Continuation Grant
ISSUE
The Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI) continuation grant from the Raikes Foundation will
help support the ongoing focus and efforts that are in place and to improve the Teen Late Night
program using the Foundation's assessment tool.
BACKGROUND
Over the last 3 years, the City has received 2 competitive grants from the Raikes Foundation
totaling $25,000. On May 11, 2012 the announcement will be made relating to the award of this
second continuation grant in the amount of $5,000. These grants have been used to enhance
the Teen programs (primarily Late Night) as well as begin the hip hop dance crew NEXUS and
the hip hop dance class. We have used this assessment tool to evaluate all of our teen
programs and are working to implement this tool in other programs.
DISCUSSION
This continuation grant will be used to support the hip hop dance program and the new Teen
Arts and Crafts Club. The grant will allow us to conduct planning meetings trainings, as well
as allowing us to purchase prizes and incentives for programs we offer.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Raikes Foundation provides this grant to the City with no match required. Award of this
grant will have a positive financial impact on the Teen Programs. With the recent budget
reductions, staff proposes to use the additional grant to funding to continue enhancing the City's
Teen programs, and maintain the current level of service.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
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