REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Receive Oral Presentation by the Golden Triangle Soccer Club (Club) President and Consider a Financial Grant in the Amount of $2,123.69 from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program for Club Player Equipment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreation & Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program (Grant Program) was established in memory of Santa Clara resident and youth sports enthusiast Wade Brummal. On October 27, 2015 (Attachment 1), Council approved a fee in the amount of $25 per non-resident youth participant in Santa Clara youth sports organizations using City facilities as a means of generating funds to support economically challenged Santa Clara youth participation in Santa Clara based youth sports programs. The grants reimburse these organizations for registration, equipment, program fees, and other related costs. Prior to adopting the fee, the Program had been funded through individual donations and an annual golf tournament held at the (now closed) Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club.
According to the "Priorities of Funding" section of the Grant Program, requests for grants amounts over $500 require review by the Parks & Recreation Commission, meeting the grant eligibility guidelines, and having sufficient funds available.
DISCUSSION
At the Regular meeting of May 16, 2023, the Parks & Recreation Commission considered a financial grant in the amount of $3,323.69 from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program for the Golden Triangle Soccer Club to support player scholarships and equipment. The Commission requested additional information about the applicant's eligibility and the Grant request before taking action to continue the item to a future meeting date.
After the meeting, the Recreation Manager met with the Club president to better understand their operations and Grant Program request. The Club meets the ...
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