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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-24 08-123 ORDERCOUNCILACRON Item No, 38 123 Date: 3/24/2008 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Support for Me Camp Bangor Program In an amount not M exceed $570 Responsible DepaKmenU City Council Commentary: Camp Bangor is a fibra Foundation funded program that provides scholarships for every 30 M 6'" grade student in the Bangor public schools to attend the Maine summer camp(s) of their choice. An annual Camp Fair, sponsored by Camp Bangor, allows students and Meir families the opportunity M review many different camp options at one true. The program also holds an annual Otywide Clean Up In which a majority, of City parks are desired by children who receive Mese scholarships. Qty support for this program has been an important element oft Dom Foundation's continuing Involvement. Last year, more than 300 children and parents participated in the di cleanup. In 2007, the Libra Foundation distributed nearly $670,000 in scholarships on behalf of Bangor students. Of that amount, half went directly M Bangor organizations. The City has provided financial support to this program in the past, including the purchase of t - shirts for campers, reduced rental rates at the Civic Center, and financial support for the barbeque that takes place Immediately after Me dtywide cleanup. Over the years, United Way, the program's organizer, has obtained other funding for the t -shirts and the Civic Cerner rental. For the last two years, the only support requested from the City has been for the barbeque portion of the event Department Head Manager's CornmerMs: The Citys strong support for this program was essential in Bangor's Initial seledton as one of The three Cities participating in it. This request was reviewed "a Finance Cogttee on March 3", and Me Committee unanimously recommends approval. iKA ^ > �, // City Manager Associated Information: Memo Reviewing Request and related application Budget Approval: flnanM Director Legal Approval: BolidMr Introduced for X Passage _Float Reading Page— of-Referral MAR 24 2008 Zvi -., a egnedrocouncnor stone A 123 "M CITY OF BANGOR >a (TITLE.) Order, Authoring Support of the tamp Bangor Program In an Amount rat to Exceed $90 By the ny Cwnct/ of me City ofBdngm., ORDEREDr That the expenditure of up to $570 in existing budgeted funds within the City Council budget is hereby authorized in support of the Camp 0angor Program for expenses related to the barbecue following the annual City-wide clean up event. IN CITY COUNCIL Marcy 24, 2008 08-1 23 s d � Pe ITY CLE (fHIQ Au[h6 1 1 g S pp iC fae ehe Camp Han¢ai'in an Amount not to A.n¢am tooCo�eemCn Vl v NONPROFIT FUNDING REQUEST SPECIALPROIECTS2008 Date: January, 16, 2008 A 123 Organization Name: United Way of Eastern Maine, The Camp Bangor Program TotatAmounl Requested: n.uofor The CityWide Clean Up&BBQ:$5)0.00tofund Me barbecue potion of the event s. Briefly describe the special project or program for which Ponding is requesled. Camp Bangor is a Libra Foundation funded program Nat provides United Way with the extraordinaryoppormnilylo furnish every 3".6° grade student in the Bangor public schools with a scholarship to use at the Maine summer camp(s) of their choice. The Libra Foundation offers $eoo to third grade students, $8o0 forfourth grade students and $e000 for fifth and sixth grade students. To be eligible for the program students must meet the school departmmirs good citizenship guidelines and perform Community service. As part of Me scholarship program, we help to coordinate the Bangor City Wide Clean Up. We work closely with the City of Bangor public works and parks and recreation departments as well as Bangor Beautifulto hold a Citywide Cleanup in the spring to get the City's parks ready for summertime use and help the students meet Meir community service requirement. The City of Bangor has generously helped to fund the Barbecue Celebration portion ofthis event and we once again respectfully request financial support. z. Please provide information on the numberof individuals who will directly benefitfrom the project or program,including the number of Bangor residents. Last par, more than 300 children and parents on a beautiful May day participated in cleaning more than 13 city parks and scho01yards as part of the Citywide Cleanup and barbecue. Most impressive is that the program distributed more than $67o,o0o into Maine's economy, almost half of that directed to Bangor organizations including the Bangor Parks and Recreation program, Husson College, the Maine Discovery Museum, Penobscot Theatre, The Bangor Y. and Penobscot Valley School of Gymnastics. 3. Please provide information on the total Cost of the project and program and Other sources of funding already available or which are anticipated to be mised. The Libra Foundation provides Me Pondingfor the icimanhip program and a percentage of the administrative casts within kind support from the United Way. Iaslyear, The City of Bangor sponsored the Citywide Cleanup (see attached budget). This event is truly a community wide supported event Bangor Beautiful donates trash bags and gives for Me Cleanup. Pepsi Bottling Company in Hampden donates all of the beverages and other organizations discount many of the Items needed Penobscot lob[oms students help preparefood and serve atthe Barbecue. This year, we ask the City of Bangor to continue to support the City Wide Clean Up & Barbecue estimated at $s]o.00. This funding request not only help us to cover Costs iib 123 associated with administering Camp Bangor, but also demonstrate tone Libm Foundation the appreciation and support of the City of Bangor. q. Specify and, to the extent possible, quantity the benefits which the City of Bangor or Its residents, taken as a whole, may anticipate receiving from the project or program. The Camp Bangor program provides extraordinary summer experiences to many children who otherwise would not have such opportunities. Instead of Bangor children spending their summer days at home. unsupervised or without structured activities, a majority of e- 6" Fade students enjoy learning new skills, meeting youth and counselors from other parts ofthe state. country and world, increasing their own abilities and talents and experiencing brand new opportunities. Principals and teachers report that the program has been a useful tool to motivate students. Many parents have told us that their child returns from camp with a new maturity. The City Wide Clean Up provides an opportunity for Bangor youth W both fulfill their community service required by the scholarship as well as give back to their community in a very hands on way. 5. Please mach any other Information that you feel would be helpful in evaluating this request or provide this information in the space below. As mentioned above, me" Bangor children, families and businesses benefit from this program thanks to the generosity of Me Libre Foundation. We appreciate any support the City of Bangor is able to contribute. As oneof onlythree cities in the state of Maine fortunate enough to have this program, the sponsorship of the Citywide Cleanup & Barbecue go a long way toward making the most clout Una Foundation summer camp scholarship grant. Thank you far your consideration and support. Name ofArderrized Representative; Sara M.Yasner Address: zA Sponger Bove, Ste. Fos, Bangor. ME oppos Telephone: 9pr-2800, ext. zse EMail: saraytpuN}edwayem.org More receipt of this request, it Wit be forwarded to the members of the City Council for their review. If, within seven days, three or more members of the Council Indicate that they are interested in considering the request, it MU be forwarded to the Finance Committee for its consideration and recommendation. If recommended by finance, afinal decision on funding will be made by the full City Council. Applicants All be notified ofthe date and time okhe Finance Committee meeting. If less than three members ofthe Council indicate that they are interested in considering the request, the applicant will be notified that the request will not be considered. Councilor Signatures (three signatures are required in order for this request o proceed) BnIhEWayofuuwn Maine 2008 Camp Bangor Ch y Me Chen Up and BBQ Budget Sponsors: United Way. City of Rugoo Bangor Bengful Event: CRywebeaeanup wite: Mry hood Purpose; Tartan, the Clip pass and school Ards eM imvide a community 9Mtt atlMw My NIMren 8 fammus paNGpaling In the Camp Bangor SNBhrshipRgmm. "ne Increased ei melW Howl is baud on insolent inemsee In MW coats due m nd ratio as an unsevam comeroom from Papa regarding mendnmlunafproaucl. Fa i051z Estimated ACtoal 2008 007 HoWhognarcHamburgersEx: 410 Begin. her commitments. w Res. <xVd bevaa setc... 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