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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-41 (DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION “BUCKS” CERTIFICATE PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR VOUCHERS FOR FREE SWIMMING LESSONS UNDER THE “BUCK” PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of the FY27 Drowning Prevention Coalition “Bucks” Program.
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EXPLANATION: The Drowning Prevention Coalition's “Bucks” Program assists underprivileged individuals from across Palm Beach County who would like to participate in swimming lessons but who might not otherwise be able to afford them.
In 2004, Wellington joined other aquatics facilities in Palm Beach County to accept the Drowning Prevention Coalition “Bucks” Program certificates. These certificates are accepted through the program as a form of payment, which is then reimbursed to Wellington by the Drowning Prevention Coalition in the form of a monthly check. Wellington has accepted these certificates as a form of payment for the past twenty-two years.
The participation summary for the past four (4) years is listed below:
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2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
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Total Vouchers |
96 |
84 |
124 |
90 |
60 to date |
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Revenue |
$5,760 |
$5,040 |
$7,440 |
$5,400 |
$3,360 to date |
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R2026-41, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an interlocal agreement with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County, to provide vouchers for free swimming lessons under the “Buck” Program. The term of the agreement is for three years, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenues are based on historical participation.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the FY27 Drowning Prevention “Bucks” Program.