TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 7, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 62-22: APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (ELC) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND RECEIVE PAYMENTS BASED UPON THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY GUIDE FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LOCATED AT THE POMPEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve renewal of the agreement between the Children's Services Council and the City of Delray Beach.
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Background:
The renewal agreement is between the Children's Services Council (CSC) with the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Palm Beach County, Inc. to continue reimbursable funding through the Children's Services Council (CSC) Scholarship Program for the After School and Summer Camp Programs. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Children enrolled through the program will be funded at a reimbursable rate (less the applicable parent fee) to the City at $11.00/child for part-time and $12.50/child for full-time.
The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the ELC through the CSC Scholarship Program, provides a 12 month program for children ages 5-12, with a supervised, structured program of recreational and sporting activities and homework assistance in a safe environment. The program includes the After School Program, 1/2 day and full day camps, and Holiday, Spring and Summer camps.
The City has been providing the program since 1997
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Reimbursement revenue can be found in GL account 001-00-000-366-101; General Fund Family Central/Early Learning Coalition.
Timing of Request:
This item is time sensitive.