To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Cal Ripkin Foundation Grant \n \n

Initiator

Parks and Recreation

Recommendation

Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved accept a $5,000 \n \n grant from the Cal Ripkin Foundation for a a Community Baseball Program the \n \n ?Ripkin Way? to purchase equipment and provide field supplies to implement the \n \n "Quickball" Program. Amend the Multi-Governmental Fund for the amount of the \n \n grant awarded.

Approval

Approved

Background

The ?Ripkin Way? program provides funding to create baseball programs in

high-risk communities for field maintenance and field supplies. This effort

will help provide safe playing areas for youth. The ?Ripkin Way? program is

fun, imaginative and active games that teach motor skills, coordination,

inclusion and teamwork through baseball. The ?Quickball? equipment grant is to

implement programs to youth who do not play structured baseball or softball in

a fun more relaxed setting

Analysis

The Cal Ripkin Foundation is designed as a tool to help young people develop

positive character traits such as leadership, teamwork and good sportsmanship

while developing a healthy lifestyle.

Financial Considerations

The grant amount is $5,000 for the Community Schools Division Columbus Parks

and Recreation. The City is not required to add any matching funds to

participate in this program.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

Council approval is required for all grant applications.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved accept a $5,000

grant from the Cal Ripkin Foundation for the Department of Parks and Recreation

Community Schools Division to create a field at the Fox or Pop Austin location.

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