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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2017-06 (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 2016-2017; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of the FY17 Drowning Prevention Coalition "Bucks" Program.
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EXPLANATION: The Drowning Prevention Coalition "Bucks" Program assists those 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.
Historically, participation numbers ranged between 9 in fiscal year 2013 to 52 in fiscal year 2016, with revenues during that span ranging between $540 to $3,120, depending on participation (chart attached). Due to a decrease in program budget, there was a significant drop in participation (9 vouchers) and revenue ($540) during fiscal years 2013 and 2014. Participation numbers increased slightly to 18 in fiscal year 2015 accounting for $1,080 in revenue, and increased significantly in fiscal year 2016 to 52 and $3,120 respectively. Anticipated revenues for fiscal year 2017 ranges between $500 and $3,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenues will be based on historical a...
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