2008-630 CARE to Share ProgramCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 09-00
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN REGARDING THE `CARE TO SHARE" PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian has established a "Care to Share" program through its
Department of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this program are gathered from voluntary donations and not
from taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director is empowered to administer the program
and the funds collected pursuant to this policy; and
WHEREAS, any member of the public may request access to the funds for a child and
qualification for the child shall be based upon the following criteria:
1. Need must be documented using proof of other assistance program, i.e. free school lunch,
food stamps, energy assistance, Women Infants & Children (WIC), Aid to Families with
Dependent Children (AFDC), etc. This list are merely examples of qualifying programs
and not exhaustive.
2. Any child may receive a maximum of 80% of the cost of the class or camp with an
annual calendar year maximum of $150.00.
3. Awards are granted on first come, first served basis.
4. If the funds are exhausted no awards may be granted
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the stated criteria in this resolution the Parks and Recreation
Director shall be empowered to administer the Care to Share program and accompanying funds.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 5 day of
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
APPROVED:
Mayor Two, de Weerd
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