[Council Communication]  [Youth Levy Documents]

Council Communication

Title:	Update and Discussion on Youth Activities Levy Commission
Dept:	Administration
Date:	August 19, 2003
Submitted By:	Gino Grimaldi
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Synopsis:	At the City Council Meeting of June 3, Councilor Hartzell requested an update on the status of the Youth Activities Levy Commission. During the past three years, since the levy passed in 2000, the appointed commission members met periodically to discuss the priorities they were charged with, and make their recommendations to the School Board regarding allocation of funds. The commission is currently advertising for new members with the passing of the recent levy, and at the September 2 City Council meeting, the mayor will confirm his appointments to the Youth Activities Levy Commission. An Intergovernmental Agreement (Third Renewal) between the City of Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission and the Ashland School District #5 will come before council for approval at the October 7 City Council Meeting. Citizen member and Chair of the Youth Activities Levy Commission, Bill Cobb, will be present at the Council meeting to answer questions of council.
Recommendation:	None. For informational and discussion purposes only.
Fiscal Impact:	None.
Background:	At a Special Election on May 20, 2003, City of Ashland voters voted for a five-year tax-rate levy to provide funds for the operation of youth activities programs. The Resolution calling for the Special Election specifies that a seven-person committee appointed by the mayor shall advise the Ashland School Board on the allocation of funds by the school district. The committee, which serves for the duration of the levy, is to be composed of three citizens, a member of the parks commission, a member of the school board, the athletic director, and one non-high school principal or administrator. Attachments: · Findings and recommendations of the committee during its previous tenure. · Resolution Calling for a Special Election on May 20, 2003 (2003-08). · City of Ashland Park & Recreation Commission and Ashland School District No. 5 Intergovernmental Agreement, Second Renewal.

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