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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds from the Otto Bremer Trust for Sprockets, Saint Paul’s out-of-school time network in an amount of up to $50,000 for program year 2024.
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WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is prepared to accept grant funds from the Otto Bremer Trust for Sprockets, Saint Paul’s out-of-school time network; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funds, if awarded, will provide additional support for youth serving organizations working with Sprockets through general operations funds; and,
WHEREAS, there is no fund match requirement for the City of Saint Paul; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of Sprockets is to improve the quality, availability, equity and effectiveness of out-of-school time learning for all youth in Saint Paul through the committed, collaborative and innovative efforts of community organizations, government, schools and other partners; and
WHEREAS, over 50 community-based organizations and other community partners, including City departments, work in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation to support young people through Sprockets; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Sprockets program has a public purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Saint Paul hereby authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds from the Otto Bremer Trust for Sprockets, Saint Paul’s out-of-school time network in an amount of up to $50,000 for program year 2024.