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L <br /> AGENDA ITEM '.� 113 <br /> STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson <br /> DATE February 255, 1993 <br /> TOPIC New Program Proposal <br /> BACRGROIIND <br /> Please find attached a Program Plan written to propose the hiring <br /> of a Therapeutic Recreation Programmer. The City Administrator had <br /> indicated at a city staff meeting that there were Community <br /> Development Block Grant funds available for qualifying projects. <br /> Although up-to-date information is difficult to obtain on persons <br /> with disabilities, particularly children with disabilities, <br /> indications are that there is a need. There is also the Americans <br /> With Disabilities Act that we need to address. More importantly, <br /> this would allow us to address the recreational needs of people in <br /> Lino Lakes that have not had the same opportunities of residents <br /> without disabilities. <br /> Because of the lack of time, the CDBG funds were considered at the <br /> last City Council meeting, the proposal was submitted for <br /> consideration. The City Council has approved this program. <br /> OPTIONS <br /> Because of the time limitations for considerations, this was not <br /> given to the Park Board. This has been approved. Please call me <br /> for any concerns or bring them to the meeting. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Proceed with this program and continue to seek additional funding <br /> if this pilot program is successful. <br />