STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year Interlocal Agreement, with three one-year renewal options, with the Dallas Independent School District to (1) provide after school programs at up to 30 elementary sites; and (2) conduct summer camp programs during the month of July at no additional cost - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Outreach After School Programs have been offered by the Dallas Park & Recreation Department (DPARD) at Dallas Independent School District (DISD) campuses since 1993. The program has been funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). In 2018, DISD granted the DPARD access to 25 sites to offer free summer camp programs that utilize CDBG and General Funds. Our most recent Interlocal Agreement with DISD became effective on August 26, 2020, and is set to expire on July 31, 2024.
DISD has requested that DPARD continue to provide after school services at DISD elementary school campuses.
Proposed deal points:
* Establish a two-year interlocal agreement with three one-year renewal options between DISID and DPARD for provision of enhanced after school enrichment activities at DISD sites beginning August 1, 2024.
* After School sites to be served are subject to availability as determined by DISD's Extracurricular and Extended Learning Offices.
* Program dates and offerings will be mutually agreed upon between DISD and DPARD.
* Enhanced programs offered or coordinated through the Out of School Time Division of DPARD will include visual arts, recreation, drama and other enrichment components by contractors.
* Attendance and program activity reports will be submitted monthly by DPARD Out of School Time Division to DISD.
* The agreement may be terminated by ei...
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