Title
Boys and Girls Club Memorandum of Understanding
Issue:
Consider whether to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Olympia, the Olympia School District, and the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County.
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Move to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Olympia, the Olympia School District, and the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County.
Staff Contact:
Tom Morrill, City Attorney, Legal Department, 360.753.8338
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8370
Presenter(s):
N/A - Consent Calendar
Background and Analysis:
At its May 8, 2012 regular meeting, the City Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City, the Olympia School District, and the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County. Having reviewed the written materials and after hearing oral presentations from staff and interested parties, the Council directed the City Attorney to make several modifications to the MOU and bring it back to Council on the May 15, 2012 Consent Calendar.
The attached proposed MOU contains edits intended to capture Council’s directions. The edits are set forth in underline and strikethrough format. The Boys and Girls Club and School District staffs have reviewed and will recommend the revised MOU to their respective Boards. If Council approves the suggested changes, a clean version of the proposed MOU will be prepared for signature.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The City facilitated two community meetings, one in March and one in April; and several residents have testified during Public Comment at recent City Council meetings. Individuals have a number of opinions about the pros and cons of using a portion of either Woodruff Park or the School District’s Garfield Elementary property for a Boys and Girls Club. There is not unanimous support for either location, although each site has its supporte...
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