03-03-2022 Parks_Rec Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

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STAFF REPORT TO:Parks & Recreation Commission FROM:Bryce Shearen, CPRP, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Director DATE:March 3, 2022 RE:LCRA Subsidy/Behles Scholarship ACTION REQUESTED None. Informational update. BACKGROUND Each year the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) commits to subsidizing twenty-five percent of youth programming registration fees. The subsidy has typically gone towards youth sports, but with adding non-sporting activities recently, the LCRA has also committed to subsidizing twenty-five percent of those programs as well stating that they support both sports and non-sport activities for the youth in the community. In 2021, the LCRA provided $3,046 in subsidies for youth programming which benefited 157 youth participants. This fantastic program continues to allow the Parks & Recreation Department youth programming to be offered at a lower cost than surrounding communities and a great benefit to our local youth. Thank you LCRA for your continued support of youth activities. In addition to the LCRA subsidy, the City also has the Behles Scholarship that can be used for Little Canada residents that may not be able to afford to participate in programs. Of the $5,000 that was donated, there is currently approximately $4,300 available. Staff is currently working on ways to advertise the scholarship opportunity and to make sure any youth has the opportunity to participate in a program or activity offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. As staff actively markets the scholarship opportunity, feel free to share social media posts or help spread the information within your networks.