Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 32
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: ?Aces for Kids? Tennis Grant
INITIATED BY: Parks and Recreation Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if
approved, accept funds from the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
foundation ?Aces for Kids? Grant for a tennis and health awareness program and
to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The
grant amount requested is up to $25,000.00, or otherwise awarded, to be used to
implement the program and payroll of existing staff.
Background: This program is designed to promote healthy lifestyles by
combating childhood obesity by providing disadvantaged, at-risk children the
opportunity to learn and play tennis and improve academic skills in a
structured format. This program is targeting at-risk youth ages 5 ? 18. The
program must address nutrition, improve study skills, mentor interaction,
positive role modeling and learn to play tennis.
Analysis: The USTA and NRPA are both nationally recognized organizations that
focus on the quality of life for citizens. This program grant will address and
improve the health and well-being of all the participants.
Financial Considerations: The grant amount requested is up to $25,000 and not
less than $5,000 for the Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation. There is
no cash match. We will be required to provide in-kind services.
Recommendation: Authorize a resolution to approve the City to submit an
application and if awarded, accept a grant from the USTA "Aces for Kids"
program for a tennis and health awareness program and to amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded.
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