Ad hoc Grove Committee
Recommendation to City Council
April 6, 2004

Phase I          May 2004

1) Form a teen board who will reflect a diverse teen culture.
2) Make a formal request to the Parks and Recreation Commission
a) Request that the Parks and Recreation Department manage and rent the Grove as is currently done for the Community Center and Pioneer Hall.
b) Request that the Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with a teen board develop and implement teen oriented programs and services and establish partnerships.
c) Request that the Parks and Recreation Department explore ways to integrate the established programs and services with the Community Organization which will be formed in the future.
d) The City of Ashland will offer the Parks and Recreation Department free rent and free utilities including AFN.

Phase II          May 2005 or sooner or later

Once the new Community Organization is formed:
a) The Community Organization will work with the Parks and Recreation Department and the teen board to transition programs.
b) The Community Organization will develop and implement a series of support systems for teens such as counseling, job referrals/placement etc.
c) The Community Organization will develop and implement a support system for homeless teens such as connecting with other services, find places for teens to sleep, provide phone and computer services etc.
d) The City of Ashland will offer free rent and free utilities including AFN until the organization is able to assume those expenses.
e) The Community Organization will assume responsibility for the facility.

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