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Negotiate Amd to Agmt PR00002683 with USA Swimming Foundation, ext term to 12/31/27, incr NTE by $150,000 for a new total NTE of $400,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate an Amendment to Agreement PR00002683 with USA Swimming Foundation to extend the contract term by two years through December 31, 2027, and increase the not to exceed amount by $150,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $400,000, be approved; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the Amendment; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
In response to a series of drownings and near drownings in Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Public Health department requested a swim safety initiative be established through the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants (HCYAG) program (formerly known as Hennepin Youth Sports Program) to improve access to swim lessons for Hennepin County youth communities in 2015-2016.
In 2020, the Hennepin County Board passed Resolution 20-0515 to approve the County Administrator to negotiate and authorize a contract with USA Swimming Foundation to administer a process of directing funds to qualified swim lesson providers in an effort to increase water safety for young people and address disparities in access. USA Swimming Foundation has an established history of providing grants that support low and reduced cost swim lessons offered by qualified local providers. The program has successfully expanded access to swimming lessons across Hennepin County. Since 2020, USA Swimming Foundation has awarded grants to 14 local providers, increasing access to swim lessons for 4,396 children in Hennepin County.
Given USA Swimming Foundation’s reach and established infrastructure for supporting local swim lesson providers, their contract term is recommended for an extension of two years through 2027, as well as authorized for additional funds of $150,000 to continue working with qualified local partners.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval