City of San Antonio - File #: 19-5971

• File #: 19-5971
• Type: Grant Applications and Awards
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 9/19/2019
• Posting Language: Ordinance approving City Council Project Fund grant allocations in the following amounts: (A) in an amount not less than $12,084.92 to San Antonio Sports for the District 9 and District 10 Veterans 5K; (B) in an amount not less than $14,250.00 to The Magik Theatre for the Tickets to Literacy Program with contributions from Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and the Mayor. [John Peterek, Assistant to the City Manager; Emily McGinn, Interim Assistant to City Council, Office of Mayor and Council]

DEPARTMENT: Office of City Council

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Emily McGinn

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide

SUBJECT: City Council Project Funds Allocation (CCPF)

SUMMARY:

This ordinance awards grant allocations through the City Council Project Fund (CCPF) to support the San Antonio Sports Fit Family Challenge and The Magik Theatre: Tickets to Literacy Program. These programs provide free opportunities to families and children in San Antonio to participate in family-friendly community recreation and educational, artistic learning experiences.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City Council Office began administration of the City Council Project Fund in 2012. City Council approval is required for allocations exceeding $10,000 to an applicant for the same program, activity, events, good or service. This ordinance awards two grant allocations in the amount of $12,084.92 and $14,250.00 to support San Antonio Sport's Fit Family Challenge Program and The Magik Theatre: Tickets to Literacy Program respectively.

San Antonio Sport's Fit Family Challenge
The San Antonio Sports Fit Family Challenge aims to improve the health and wellness of San Antonio families through a free, 12-week summer family fitness program that encourages families to be active together and live a healthier lifestyle. 2019 marks the tenth year for this program.

Districts 9 and 10 held a joint event on June 29. San Antonio Sports hosted the District 9 and 10 Veteran's 5k, a free family friendly event with approximately 2000 participants. In addition to the race, the event included a health fair, health screenings, and incentives and recognition for leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Funds awarded will reimburse the organization for program costs needed to fund these community events.

The Magik Theatre: Tickets to Literacy Program
The Tickets to Literacy Program provides free tickets to schools serving low-income children for family-friendly stage performances. The program runs from Octo...