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Award funding for 2023 Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants Art and Music Projects; Additional grants for youth sports registration fees utilizing ballpark sales tax collections
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, after consideration of recommendations, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners selects 12 art and music projects to receive 2023 grant funding totaling $204,295 for the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant program for a two-year period, as follows:
• PR00005538 with Minneapolis Public Schools SSD 1 for two projects, not to
exceed $48,900
• PR00005534 with Robbinsdale Area Schools ISD 281, not to exceed $25,000
• PR00005535 with St. Anthony - New Brighton Schools ISD 282, not to exceed $25,000
• PR00005532 with St. Louis Park Public Schools ISD 283, not to exceed $25,000
• PR00005528 with Brooklyn Center Community Schools ISD 286, not to exceed $24,995
• PR00005537 with the City of Minneapolis, not to exceed $25,000
• PR00005533 with Bloomington Public Schools ISD 271, not to exceed $22,396
• PR00005536 with the City of Maple Grove, not to exceed $15,000
• PR00005529 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, not to exceed $8,750
• PR00005531 with the City of Edina, not to exceed $5,500
• PR00005530 with the City of Golden Valley, not to exceed $1,150
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 473.757, subd. 2, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners re-authorizes the award of available ballpark sales tax dollars to fund youth activities and youth sports through the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program, grants may be awarded to cities, public school districts, park districts, and watershed districts within Hennepin County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program be expanded to permit funding for youth sports registration fees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Purchasing Manager be authorized to sign all agreements awarding funds pursuant to Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Manager be authorized to approve amendments to agreements awarding funds pursuant to Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants in order to extend their term; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Purchasing Manager is directed to review and update criteria for the award of funds to ensure their public purpose.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Board adopted Resolution 09-0320R3, which established the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program with ballpark sales tax collections pursuant to Minn. Stat. 473.757, subd. 2. The County Board expanded the program with the adoption of Resolution 11-0318R1 which provided for additional grants to be awarded for equipment and/or small assets; and Resolution 15-0332R1 which provided for additional grants to be awarded for playground projects and swimming lessons; and Resolution 21-0337 which provided for additional grants to be awarded for art and music education and programming as well as lifeguard services. The Hennepin County Board adopted Resolution 23-0153 that renamed the program to Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants to be inclusive of additional activities supported by the funding.
Given the experience with the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program, it is an appropriate time to make some modifications to the Program to specifically address needs within the County, and therefore to expand funding opportunities to youth sports registration fees.
Current Request: Applications for the 2023 Youth Art and Music grant cycle were accepted through June 14, 2023 and returned 12 applications. A Hennepin County review panel with representatives from Long Term Services and Supports, Public Health, and Housing and Economic Development recommended that all 12 applications receive award, totaling $204,295.
This board action will adopt the recommendations of the review panel and award $204,295 in funding to the 12 identified projects.
This board action will also re-authorize the award of ballpark sales tax dollars for future grant cycles and specify which entities are eligible to apply. This board action will also delegate authority to the Purchasing Manager to review and update the County’s criteria for awards of these funds for future cycles, as needed to ensure a public purpose.
This board action will also expand the program to permit future funding for youth sports registration fees.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval