TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 4, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 217-24 APPROVING A GRANT OF $140,205.00 FROM THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FOR ITS POOL SAFELY GRANT PROGRAM
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 217-24 approving a grant of $140,205.00 through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for its Pool Safely Grant Program pursuant to the Notice of Award and its terms.
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Background:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a funding opportunity for the Pool Safely Grant Program (CPSC-24-001) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safely Act. This program aims to prevent drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas by providing funding to state and local governments. The funding is for two (2) years and supports drowning prevention education, media, and tools, staffing and training for education, enforcement programming, and the enforcement of pool and safety regulations.
On June 18, 2024 the City Commission approved a request to apply for the Pool and Spa Safely Grant. On July 12, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted the application and received the Notice Of Award (NOA) on October 2, 2024 in the amount of $140,205.00. This is a two (2) year, reimbursable grant with no cost-sharing or matching.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
001-72-720-572.13-10; Other Salaries/Wages
001-72-720-572.54-30; Books Subscriptions/Memberships
001-72-720-572.48-15; Promotional Activities/Special Events
001-72-720-572.34-90; Other Contractual Services
Timing of Request:
Timely approval is requested in order to start grant activities on schedule.