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Award a $125,000 water safety grant to V3 Sports utilizing Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants (HCYAG); Authorize the County Administrator to negotiate, finalize, and sign the agreement and any amendments
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes the award of a $125,000 grant from the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants (HCYAG) Program to V3 Sports for the purpose of providing swim lessons, water safety education, and lifeguard and swim instructor certification and training; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to negotiate, an the agreement with V3 Sports for water safety; and that the following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to approve and sign amendments to the V3 Sports Agreement to extend their term; and
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Background:
In 2020 the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners declared racism a public health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning rates are more than five times higher for Black youth than for white youth. This action aims to improve youth water safety in North Minneapolis and neighboring cities by providing a $125,000 grant to V3 Sports for the purpose of providing swim lessons, water safety education, and lifeguard and swim instructor certification and training.
In 2021, the County Board passed Resolution 21-0337, which restricted Youth Activities Grants awards to local government units. However, V3 Sports is unique in its capacity and ability to meet the need for youth water safety in North Minneapolis. No other organization has the facilities to serve this particular population. Accordingly, county staff recommend the county contract d...
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