TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Application to the American Camp Association Character at Camp Planning Grant Program in the Amount of $10,000 to Support the Creation of a Character-Development Curriculum for Parks and Recreation Camp Programs, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the application to the American Camp Association Character at Camp Planning Grant Program in the amount of $10,000 to support the creation of a character-development curriculum for Parks and Recreation camp programs, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after legal review, should the grant be awarded to the City.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the application to the American Camp Association Character at Camp Planning Grant Program in the amount of $10,000.
• Pros: Provides the City $10,000 in grant funding with no required City match to support planning, training, and capacity-building activities for character development programs in Parks & Recreation camp programs.
• Cons: Staff has not identified any foreseeable consequences to approving this application.
Option 2: Deny the application to the American Camp Association Character at Camp Planning Grant Program in the amount of $10,000.
• Pros: Staff has not identified any foreseeable benefits to denying this application.
• Cons: The City would forego the opportunity to receive $10,000 in grant funding for the proposed character-development planning initiative.
Background Information
The City of North Port has applied to the American Camp Association Character at Camp Planning Grant Program for the creation of a character-development curriculum for Parks and Recreation camp programs in the amount of $10,000.
The American Camp Association’s Character at Camp Grant Program is part of a six-year initiative funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. to increase and expand character-development programming at camps throughout the United States. The Planning Grant pathway provides organizations with a one-year period for planning, training, and capacity building prior to the development and implementation of a full character-focused program or project.
The proposed project will develop a character-development framework for three camp programs focused on teamwork, confidence, and leadership. Planning activities will include gathering input from staff and campers, developing counselor and C.I.T. training curricula, and creating age-appropriate resources and activities intended to strengthen communication, interpersonal relationships, and leadership development.
This is a reimbursable grant, meaning the City will spend the grant funds first and then request reimbursement from the granting agency.
If awarded, the Grant Contract will be reviewed by the City Attorney to ensure that it is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Quality of Life
Financial Impact
The total project budget is $10,000. The City is requesting $10,000 in grant funding with no required City match.
Procurement
If awarded, all relevant procurement codes, policies and procedures will be followed when purchases are made.
Attachments: 1. Character Grant Application
Prepared by: Michael J. Davey, Ph.D., Grants Coordinator
Valerie Malingowski, CFM, CGMS, Grants Division Manager
Department Director: Kaitlyn Griffin, MPA, Administrative Services Officer