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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2023-55 (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 2023-2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of the FY24 Drowning Prevention Coalition "Bucks" Program.
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EXPLANATION: The Drowning Prevention Coalition "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 twelve years.
As participation summary for the past four (4) years is listed below:
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Vouchers
169
(Covid)
90
96
89 to date
Revenue
$10,140
$0
$5,400
$5,760
$5,340 to date
During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the program "Bucks" were not utilized due to Covid-19. Additionally, during the past three years post-Covid-19, it has been challenging for aquatics facilities across the country. Lack of WSI instructors, lifeguards and the public's continued apprehension to participate has hurt our ability to match normal revenue benchmarks.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R2023-55, 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 agre...
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