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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13639As Amended March 13, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 13639 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO LA GENTE YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO SPONSOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $20,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2017 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to La Gente Youth Sports for assistance with equipment and uniforms for participating youth and program promotion. Any payment shall be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department through a program approved by the City Manager SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED February 13, 2017 BY: Ed Brown PASSED AND APPROVED: March 13, 2017 City Clerk’s Office Item # S-1 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 13, 2017 TO: City Council President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: City Council Member Ray Aguilera SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO LA GENTE YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO SPONSOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a letter requesting funds for assistance in providing youth sports programs. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Funds in the amount of $250 were contributed in 2014 from City Council contingencies to th sponsor the La Gente 40 Anniversary Fundraising Dance. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Ray Aguilera is requesting $20,000 for sponsorship of youth sports opportunities for the low-to moderate-income population. Funds would be used to increase promotional outreach of the program and provide equipment and uniforms for the participating youth. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $20,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2017 General Fund Budget to La Gente Youth Sports. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could choose not to support this funding. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council Member Ray Aguilera. Attachments: Attached for consideration a letter requesting funds for La Gente Youth Sports. 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IGYS, La Gente Youth Sports, Inc. www.lgys.org fSr.1926 2804 East 12th Street Pueblo, Colorado 81001 January 23, 2017 Steve Nawrocki, President City of Pueblo 1 City Hall Place Pueblo, CO 81003 Dear President Nawrocki and Fellow Council Members, La Gente Youth Sports, Inc "La Gente" is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over forty years of history in providing sports, family& youth development, and health& wellness opportunities to low-to moderate-income youth in Pueblo, Colorado. Established in 1976, La Gente began its mission of serving underprivileged youth by providing wrestling and boxing to kids in the Eastwood Heights neighborhood, a socially secluded and dilapidated community on Pueblo's most Eastern edge. What started as a local cause to give underserved kids a chance to play sports, grew to offer a variety of sports, events and programs which now serves over 1,000 youth each year throughout Pueblo. The Organization is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors, which consist of individuals representing local human service agencies, youth-centered programs, educational entities, local businesses, corporate companies and families. Board Members not only participate in planning and policy development for La Gente, they are actively involved in fund raising, outreach, and program implementation. La Gente Youth Sports relies heavily on a well-established and organized army of volunteers. The services provided by volunteers often require specialized skills and would otherwise be purchased by La Gente. In 2016 over 222 individuals and families provided nearly 14,208 hours of volunteer service. Using the national standard of$21.75 per hour, it is estimated that the fair market value of these hours of service are approximately $309,024. The Organization has established a unique reputation as a champion for needy kids by providing access to low cost, high quality programs in Pueblo. La Gente addresses financial and social barriers experienced by low-income families related to participation in organized sports. The Organization provides scholarships to families to cover registration and participation fees. In addition to the direct financial assistance to youth, The Organization provides the necessary equipment to participate in a number of organized sports programs. The equipment is purchased and maintained by La Gente and loaned to youth participants and coaches. Therefore, it benefits youth for years to come. La Gente Youth Sports,Inc. 2015. A Tax Exempt Nonprofit Organization All Rights Reserved '°i 4.1 1 y41"�" Celebrating 40 Years! IGYS, La Gente Youth Sports, Inc. www.lgys.org fsr_19,6 2804 East 12th Street Pueblo, Colorado 81001 Studies show that there is a significant difference in academic performance between athletes and those that don't participate in athletics. Areas impacted by extracurricular sports are: Grade Point Averages (GPA), attendance rate, testing, discipline (referrals), dropout rates, and graduation rates. Participation in extracurricular activities is one of few alternatives/interventions that equally benefit low-status, disadvantaged students as compared to the more advantaged peers. Additionally, students who participate in more vigorous sports show better math, science, English and social studies scores. Furthermore, young adults who participated in sports are more likely to engage in volunteering, voting, public speaking and current events compared to those who did not participate in sports. Physical activities among youth are drastically diminishing and obesity is growing. Schools are reforming to work with shrinking budgets and physical education opportunities are being eliminated. In addition, with advances in technology, such as video games and internet, kids are less likely to engage in physical activity or"play" outside. Furthermore, youth are loosing social skills because of the reliance of social networking and texting. Extracurricular sports activities are the only alternative. Sports programs are also an alternative to negative influences such as gangs, drugs and crime. Youth that are successful in sports programs are less likely to associate with gangs and experiment with drugs. In addition, those youth that participate in sports are more likely to have a good work ethic and are more disciplined; thus, are less likely to be late to work. La Gente Youth Sports, Inc is requesting the financial support of the City of Pueblo in the amount of$20,000 to continue to provide sports opportunities to the low-to moderate-income population. The contribution will be used to directly impact the youth in programs by purchasing equipment and uniforms. In addition, it will be utilized for outreach and retention of participants via marketing and scholarship programs. It is the vision of La Gente Youth Sports that one day"recreational" sports programs are free to ALL youth within Pueblo as an alternative to negative influences. With future help from the City and County of Pueblo, the vision can one day become a reality. Sincerely, S Zachary S. Valdez, MBA Executive Director La Gente Youth Sports, Inc zachary@lgys.org 719.406.9200 La Gente Youth Sports,Inc. 2015. A Tax Exempt Nonprofit Organization All Rights Reserved