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Ml '/ r@,m./~ (!.~. ~L_ i _~a::'_~ _".~_ _.,~_1Y~;; ~ft ~>> TO: Honorable Mayor and Conncil Members FROM: Kim Stephan 0 SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Committee Recommendation DATE: March 4, 2004 The following recommendation to subsidize the 2004 YMCA Summer Program was made by the Parks & Recreation Committee at the March 3, 2004 regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Jen Smith from the Chain of Lakes YMCA made an appearance to discuss the summer program they would like to offer for the 2004 summer season at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The program offered to residents in 2003 was a great success with 44 kids registered between the two age groups. In 2004 the YMCA would like to offer two - three week sessions with a similar program, adjusting the age groups slightly. The 2003 program was offered with no charge to the City ofCentervilJe, charging the resident $10.00 per child for the 2 week session. The YMCA lost money on the program last year and while not asking the city to supplement the program, the price to the residents would need to be increased. The proposed increase would be $22.50 for one 3 week session, with two sessions being offered. The Parks & Recreation Committee discussed the option of the committee supplementing the program as it was very well received last season and the concern was if the price were raised considerably, the participation may not be as great. What the committee would like to do is supplement the program with $300 to reduce the cost to the residents. Motion was made by Chairperson Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to recommend to City Council subsidizing the 2004 YMCA Summer Program with $300 to reduce the costs to the residents. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.