23-2402 Commissions Parks and Recreation CARE TO SHARE CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 23-2402
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BORTON, CAVENER,HOAGLUN,
OVERTON, PERRAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO
ADMINISTER THE CARE TO SHARE PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA AND PARAMETERS FOR CARE TO SHARE FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution no. 08-630,the City of Meridian established the Care
to Share Program, a donation-based that makes children's recreation classes accessible for low-
and moderate-income families; and
WHEREAS, the funds for the Care to Share Program are raised entirely from donations
and not from taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to administer the program
and the funds collected pursuant to this policy;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to administer the
program and the funds collected pursuant to the policy and procedures set forth in this resolution;
Section 2. That any member of the public may request access to Care to Share funds for
a child, and the Parks and Recreation Director or designee shall assess such child's eligibility for
the Care to Share funds.
Section 3. That a child shall be deemed eligible for Care to Share funds if financial need
is documented using proof of current use of other assistance program, including,but not limited
to the following examples: free school lunch, food stamps, energy assistance, Women Infants &
Children(WIC), Aid to Families with Dependent Children(AFDC), etc.
Section 4. That the following parameters and limitations shall apply to disbursement of
Care to Share funds:
a. Care to Share funds may be used to fund up to 80% of the cost of a class, camp, lesson,
membership or any recreational youth program offered in our department activity guide
for an eligible child.
b. Each child shall be limited to an annual calendar year maximum of Care to Share awards
in an amount equivalent to the fee for two (2)weeks of summer day camp (e.g. Camp
Mer-Ida-Moo or like programming),per City fee schedule.
c. Care to Share fund awards are granted on first come, first served basis.
d. Care to Share awards shall be made only to the extent such funds are available.
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Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 8th day of August,
2023
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 8th day of August, 2023
APPROVED:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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Mayor Robert E. Simison
E City Council Members:
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Joe Borton John Overton
Liz Strader Jessica Penrreault
D A H O Brad Hoaglun Luke Cavener
July 21, 2023
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Robert Simison and City Council
FROM: Garrett White, Recreation Manager, MPR Dept.
RE: Proposed Care Enough to Share Resolution Update
Background
The Care Enough to Share program provides financial assistance for children up to 18 years of age who
are interested in participating in Meridian Parks and Recreation Department activities. This program was
established 24 years ago (Fall of 1999)with the most recent update to the resolution in 2008. Currently,
families residing within the City of Meridian that qualify can receive assistance for up to 80% of an
activity fee,with a maximum of$150 per year/per child.
Since the last update in 2008,program registration fees have increased in such a way that the eligible
$150 per child does not go as far. In 2008, one week of summer day camp was $84 per child. Today
summer day camp is $125 per child. The Department would like to increase the maximum amount per
child to an amount equivalent to two weeks of summer camp ($250). The Care Enough to Share fund
balance will support this increase.
Objective
To increase the maximum funds available per child from$150 to an amount equivalent to two weeks of
summer day camp(e.g. Camp Mer-IDA-Moo or similar programming),per the City Fee Schedule. Using
the equivalent of two weeks of summer camp would push the maximum funds available per child to $250
and would also allow for increases as they occur without updating the resolution in the future.