For City Council Meeting May 13, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Cynthia Alvarado, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
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Request City Council to: (1) Accept the LA84 Foundation Grant Award in the Amount of $10,000, (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8342 Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to Reflect the Grant Funds; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents Necessary for the Grant.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Accept the LA84 Foundation Grant award in the amount of $10,000,
2) Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to reflect the grant funds; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents necessary for the grant.
BACKGROUND
On February 11, 2025, the Rialto Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCSD) was invited to apply for the 2025 LA84 Foundation Learn to Swim Grant. The application was submitted by the February 21, 2025, deadline.
On March 11, 2025, the City Council approved the ratification of the grant submission and authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the application.
On April 7, 2025, the LA84 Foundation notified the City of its successful award of grant funding. This funding opportunity directly supports PRCSD's mission to provide accessible and inclusive recreational programming for Rialto residents. The grant will fund up to 250 subsidized swim lesson scholarships. Under this cost-sharing model, LA84 will contribute $40 per participant, with families responsible for a modest $20 fee. This partnership promotes affordability and increased access to essential water safety education for the Rialto community.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The LA84 Foundation Learn to Swim Grant presents a valuable opportunity for the City of Rialto to expand access to swim lessons for local youth and famil...
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