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R2010-128 - 2010-09-27ATTEST: n1 YO4 G C SEC ARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. R2010 -128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS PARKS WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUITY OUTDOOR OUTREACH PROGRAM GRANT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves submission of the grant application for the Texas Parks Wildlife Department's Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 27 day of September, A.D., 2010. TOM REID MAYOR Application Form I. Sponsor Name: City of Pearland (There can only be one Sponsoring organization) A. Physical Address: 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, Texas 77581 Mailing Address: (If different from above) B. Federal Tax Identification Number: 74-6028909 C. Project Official/Title: Michele Smith-Director,City of Pearland Parks&Recreation D. Phone: 281-412-8929 Fax: 281-412-8911 E. E-mail Address: msmith@ci.pearland.tx.us II. Project Name: Pearland's Nature for All Initiative III. Sponsor Location: A. City&County: Pearland, Brazoria County Texas B. State Legislative District Numbers: (http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/) Fill in "Who represents me" box, print this webpage and include with your application. Please use your physical address. Congressional: 22 Texas Senate: 11 Texas House: 29 IV. Funds Requested: A. Sponsor: 303.00 (your cash,volunteer and in-kind resources) B. State: 24,944.80 (funding being requested from TPWD) C. Total Project: 25,247.80 (total outlay of funds and resources by all parties;A+ B) To the best of my knowledge and belief, all documentation in this application is true and correct, the application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the sponsor, and the sponsor agrees to comply with all program rules and procedures if grant assistance is awarded. Signature of governing board, senior or project official(must be signed and dated) Date Bill Eisen - City Manager Typed Name, Title, Telephone Number and E-mail Texas Parks&Wildlife Department Rev June10 TRPA-Community Outdoor Outreach Program Page 8 Applicant's Certification & Program Assurances (Must be signed/dated by same person who signed resolution.) As the duly authorized representative of the sponsor I certify that the sponsor: Has the required "seed"funds or resources available and sufficient for the project as required. Has the legal authority to apply for Outreach assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. Will give the State of Texas, hereafter referred to as "State", through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate supervision at the project site to ensure that the completed work conforms to the project agreement. Will furnish quarterly progress reports and such other information as may be required by the Department. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval from the Department. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees and volunteers from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. Will comply with all State and Federal statues relating to non-discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) any other non-discrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for TRPA assistance is being made, and (f) the requirements of any other non- discrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other State and Federal laws, regulations and policies governing this program. As the duly authorized representative of the sponsor I certify that the sponsor agrees to all stipulations in the Applicant's Certification & Program Assurances. City of Pearland Pearland's Nature for All Initiative Sponsor Name Project Name Bill Eisen - City Manager Signature of Governing Board,Senior or Project Official Print or Type Name and Title of Official Date Must be signed and dated. Texas Parks&Wildlife Department Rev June10 TRPA-Community Outdoor Outreach Program Page 9 Program Narrative— Pearland Nature for All Initiative Description of the Proposed Project Four projects make up the Pearland Nature for All Initiative. "Families & Flashlights" is designed to generate increased interest in outdoor education and provide basic camping skills for program participants. "Guiding Young Minds to Success" (GYMS) aims to provide mentoring through unique outdoor adventures to those with learning and behavioral challenges. The "Outdoor Excursion" is scheduled to promote activities that impact local individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Finally, an outdoor service project will enable participants to lead the creation of a safe, wildlife habitat"Butterfly Garden." The City of Pearland Parks & Recreation Department will spearhead the program management efforts of the grant project and will work towards increasing awareness among underserved populations about the value of outdoor parks, recreation and wildlife education experiences. The program will primarily serve youth, but will also have an impact on families and the disabled. We are requesting $24,944.80 for our proposed program. These programs will fill a substantive void in the local service offerings available for underserved youth. A cursory environmental assessment of outdoor education programs for minorities, low-income, disenfranchised or disabled youth indicates that a strong, formal and resource-intensive program must be implemented in Pearland in order to properly respond to the need for these populations to benefit from outdoor education programs and services. Without this project, an entire group of underserved families in Pearland may continue to experience life without the joy and wonder that the natural wildlife environments in Texas have to offer. In fact, with the current economic challenges facing numerous local citizens, the limitations on their physical, intellectual and social experiences will prevail without the low or no-cost activity options that outdoor experiences provide Americans everyday throughout the nation. One of our key objectives will be to provide low-moderate income families with outdoor experiences that will reshape their values about the sources of fulfillment in their lives. The alternatives provided by the outdoor experience will give families choices and options for how they build the memories and experiences that they will carry on for a lifetime. Camping, fishing, hiking, archery and hunting are just some of the activities that many young people have the benefit of experiencing and most have done so at the hands of their fathers, grandfathers and other family members. Unfortunately, changing family dynamics and a challenging economy almost eliminate the possibility that low-income, minority and disabled populations will experience the outdoors in ways that give them a lifetime of recreational skills and knowledge. Pearland has changed tremendously in the past decade. Smart growth and responsible development have been high priorities for our community leaders. However, the important need for homes, businesses and paved connectivity in the form of roads and bridges requires that we bridge the growing gap between young people and the natural landscape of their surroundings. It is our hope that the Pearland Nature for All Initiative will improve the access that underserved citizens have to the world of the "outdoorsman" and the wonder of our natural environments. Goals and Objectives The goal of the Pearland Nature for All Initiative is to increase the exposure underserved populations have to area outdoor service opportunities, exposure to outdoor recreation activities and parks, as well as skill-building and increased knowledge about the natural environment and protecting wildlife. Each program has an independent purpose and objective. Families & Flashlights The purpose of "Families & Flashlights" is to help participants gain the confidence, necessary knowledge & basic skills to coordinate a successful camping adventure. The City will offer the program to 100 Pearland-area individuals that meet the criteria of "underserved population." It will engage the support of various outdoor recreation content experts to conduct presentations & onsite workshops that assist participants in selecting/accessing camping supplies, selection of campsites, tent set-up, safety, and "best practices," encouraging youth and their families to develop a love for the outdoors. Guiding Young Minds to Success Mentoring is an important element of the effort to improve the lives of students that face learning and behavioral challenges. GYMS will act as a mentorship program for 10 Pearland-area students and will emphasize confidence-building, the development of new skills, and increased access to outdoor activities. Protection and restoration of the environment will be key learning objectives for this portion of the project. Building trustful relationships, creating everlasting memories through interactive outdoor recreation activities, and exposing participants to the great outdoors are just some of the benefits of the program. Outdoor Excursion Pearland hosts a healthy population of disabled youth and adults and solid community support exists in the area of providing a wealth of assistance for these individuals. However, because outdoor recreation activities are limited, the City will partner with community-based organizations to enhance the recreational experiences and opportunities that disabled Pearlanders have in their lives. Fishing, archery, wildlife identification and other basic outdoor recreation and wildlife appreciation activities will occur in the Outdoor Excursion program. The program's objective will be to provide instruction and hand-on assistance to disabled participants that were born as such, were involved in life-changing accidents or experienced illnesses that caused them to become disabled. Outdoor Service Commitment to community service is an essential characteristic of leadership. For underserved populations, especially youth, learning the value of committing time and energy to their neighborhoods and community-based organizations is a critical part of their development. Learning the importance of partnership and collaboration will create responsible and dedicated citizens that value preservation and the importance of natural beautification. Working with local service organizations, participants will employ their natural skills, artistic capabilities and commitment to their community to complete a local outdoor service project. In partnership with Keep Pearland Beautiful and the City of Pearland Parks & Recreation Department, participants will improve the basic wildlife characteristics of the outdoor garden at the Stella Roberts 1 Recycling Center to include bird-feeders, a butterfly habitat and other nature-friendly preservation enhancements. The participants will be encouraged to create a habitat that will be self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly and will not require additional future maintenance. Safety and Injury Prevention The City of Pearland's Parks and Recreation Department has an extensive history and expansive capacity for delivering programs and services to individuals and groups of all demographic ranges. Men, women, boys, girls, minorities, as well as income and nationality- specific populations have all been served by the Department in some way or another. Summer programs, after-school care, athletic leagues, utilization of parks and recreation programs constitute the majority of the ways the City's Parks and Recreation Department interacts with citizens. The programs and services offered are numerous. However, the one common feature of all of the programs and services offered by the City is that safety and injury prevention are key elements. Staff creates a safety plan for specific events and programs. These plans identify what CPR & First Aid staff or volunteers will be on-site, where the First Aid kits will be located, a pre-event or program site check for possible safety hazards, any necessary injury prevention and treatment techniques that may be required based on the surroundings, and the assurance that an incident report forms at each event and program. The City's Emergency Medical Services, Police and Fire, and Emergency Management resources are all available at the "beck and call" of program staff and, depending on the program or service being offered, can be localized for immediate deployment. List of Items Covered by Program Expenses Grant funds, alongside those items to be covered with contributions from the program sponsor and local partners, will include: Park entry fees & annual passes (2 cabins for GYMS & Outdoor Excursion) Transportation (vans, gas, etc to TPWD state parks) Program liability insurance Safety kits (travel &first aid) Fishing supplies (poles, hooks, bait, etc) Camping equipment (flashlights, tents, sleeping bags, etc ) Kayaks (6) Mountain Bikes (10 plus protective equipment) Cooking (food/beverages, coolers, paper goods) Program Staff Cargo Trailer for transporting recreational equipment Office Supplies (journals, folders) T-shirts (program staff& participants) Photographic supplies & services Partnership expenses (volunteer/staff wages) Garden items (plants, soil, lumber, stones, etc) 3 Priority Funding Elements Sponsor CO-OP Grant Close-Out The City of Pearland, as the sponsor for the project, has no previous CO-OP grants and is not required to close out any such grant projects. However, the City of Pearland does have a successful project award that is currently being initiated and involves the City's efforts to increase and improve trail connectivity in our communities. This Trails Connectivity grant is scheduled for completion in 2011 and will become an added feature to the local parks and recreational resources Pearland offers its citizens. Population Figures The City of Pearland does not classify itself as an Inner City, nor as a Rural, community. However, a population explosion of sorts has occurred in the past decade that has tripled the number of residents that call Pearland "home." Based on the application requirements, the City has completed the following classification designations below: A. Inner City(in cities of 100,000 or greater) (Based on population figures of sponsor location—may be inner-city or rural or neither) NO B. Rural (cities or counties 20,000 or less) (Based on population figures of sponsor location—may be inner-city or rural or neither) NO Underserved Population Service-Provider Data The City's Parks and Recreation Department has strong ties to local organizations and institutions that work with underserved populations and it also directly provides parks and recreation programs and services to such groups. According to the 2008 American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau for Pearland, TX: • The racial make-up of the city is 68.6% White, 14.6% African American, 9.5% Asian, and 7.3% other. 17.1% Hispanic/Latino of total population of any race. • More than 50% of the city population is female. • 5.7% of the City population (4,400) earns less than $15,000.00 per year. • 30.3 of the City population is age 17 and younger. The City's Parks and Recreation Department serves a variety of population demographics by race, gender, age, income, and disability status. Summer camp programs generally provide services for 250 participants between the ages 11 and 16. The Department will, upon receiving this award, institute measures to track the participant demographics that will allow us to report data on race, income levels and disability status to identify the number of underserved population members that are a part of the program's activities. In 2007, the City became Brazoria County's only U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's only Local Entitlement Jurisdiction and receives an annual formula distribution of Community Development Block Grant funds expressly designed to benefit low-moderate income families and presumed benefit populations that are learning-disabled, mentally or physically ill, in need of substance abuse treatment or face chronic homelessness or diseases such as HIV/AIDS. The City utilizes its CDBG allocation for the purpose of improving connectivity in low-moderate 4 income areas through sidewalk installations and drainage improvements, providing public services that support workforce development and emergency assistance to the poor and unemployed, as well as the administration of technical assistance to community-based organizations that serve limited income citizens in the CDBG target area. The City's Parks & Recreation Department has significant experience working with a variety of population demographics in delivering its programs and services. Partnerships and Collaboration The City of Pearland boasts a countless partnerships and collaborations with other public and a variety of private organizations throughout the region, and in some cases across the nation. Chambers of Commerce, Councils of Government, regional transportation authorities, economic development consortiums, municipal associations, state and federal government agencies, neighboring city and county governments, local businesses and non-profits are just some of the types of entities that the City of Pearland works with to meet the needs of its citizens. Interlocal agreements, memorandums of understanding, cooperative purchasing, leadership development, regional focus and collaboration with service-providers are a few of the ways we maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars and execute the principals of the public trust our citizens have bestowed upon us. The City is proud of its ability to create partnerships in all of its ventures and the scope of work being proposed herein will be no exception. Therefore, our project will involve local non-profits, associations and businesses, as well as the funding agency for this project. We have secured the following organizations to commit to providing a number of the program's resources: Organization Type Description of Commitment Texas Parks &Wildlife State Agency Facility Utilization and Program/Service Department (1) (funder) Delivery— Master Naturalist Program Texas Parks & Wildlife State Agency Facility Utilization and Program/Service Department (2) (funder) Delivery— Master Naturalist Program Keep Pearland Beautiful Community- Community Partner and Program based Guidance for Participants in Outdoor Organization Service Project Nature Heritage Society Community- Community Partner and Program based Guidance for Participants—Wildlife Organization Preservation Bass Pro Shop Local Business Use of location for angling/fishing Partner education Academy Sporting Goods Local Business Donation Partner Forgotten Angels Community- Community Partner and Program based Guidance for Participants—Outdoor Organization Excursion Program Participants 5 The City of Pearland proposes to directly serve 150 unduplicated program participants. These will be comprised of low-income students and families, local disabled individuals, female youth and those that live in communities with limited connectivity to Texas Parks and Wildlife facilities. Cost Prioritization Direct Service Delivery Costs will include the budgeted items being funded by the grant, the sponsor's contributions, as well as in-kind donations from local partner organizations and businesses. Direct Service Delivery Cost ($25,247.80)/Total Project Cost($25,247.80) x 10 = 10.00 Sponsor Resources will include the utilization of City parks, recreation facilities and classrooms. Bailey Campus is the location that provides numerous summer program and afterschool care activities for youth from all across the community. All walks of Pearlanders participate in camps and enrichment program activities and the trusted, reliable and safe environment provides families with the confidence and security that their young people are safe and well cared for. This, along with the City's "Pride" — a brand new Natatorium which houses best-in-class recreational facilities for its citizens, will be contributed for use by the program at no charge to the grant program. Additional staff and specific program materials are being purchased through departmental resources and matching funds. Sponsor Resources ($303.00)/Total Project Cost($25,247.80) x 4 = 0.02 TPWD Facility Partnership and Collaboration The City of Pearland will utilize TPWD facilities in its efforts to complete the program objectives of the Pearland Nature For All Initiative. The table below identifies the facility uses intended: TPWD facility TPWD personnel TPWD program Brazos Bend State Park Dawn Bellos Damon, TX 77430 Master Naturalist McKinney Falls State Park Kevin Cunningham Austin, TX 78744 At-Risk Youth Participation Research indicates that low metropolitan statistical area income levels are a valid indication of potential risks for youth where academic performance, violent behavior, criminal activity, substance abuse, unwanted teen pregnancy, sexual promiscuity, STDs, poor health and limited prosperity are concerned. While all impoverished family settings do not produce risk factors, in fact strong research indicates low income levels and unstable family environments can actually produce protective factors for household youth, most indications are that low income results in high risk youth. The City of Pearland, therefore, will attempt to countervail the overall outlook some at-risk youth have and their potential to fail by exposing local at-risk youth to the conditions offered by our parks and wildlife facilities, recreation services, and the wonder of the outdoors as a way to expand their horizons. In addition, the program hopes to expose families and children to the "low-cost" nature and scope of what outdoor recreation, through activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing and archery, has to offer our society during these tough and pressing economic times. The program participation will be comprised of 100% at-risk or high- 6 risk youth, as well as those facing debilitating conditions beyond their control such as the disabled. The target for at risk youth will be defined by citizens between the ages of 12-16 who's family is living below the poverty level, are students with learning and or behavioral challenges, and individuals who were born disabled or have become disabled due to a serious illness or injury. Through TPWD, PPRD, Nature Heritage Society, Keep Pearland Beautiful, Forgotten Angels, and a host of others, these trained professionals will address the obstacles these individuals face by providing mentoring that will assist them through adolescence. Our outdoor programs will address healthy living, problem solving, and positive relations, which will allow these individuals an opportunity to become successful and to connect with the great outdoors. Nature Heritage Society has designed a curriculum that incorporates knowledge and skills taught by the Angler Education and Boater Education programs of TPWD. A Journey to Brazos Bend State Park will reinforce responsible behaviors as youth participants will take part in a bird watching and tree identification hike, enjoy a fishing experience, and learn the importance of conserving our natural habitats. The project proposes activities related to TPWD initiatives. These initiatives include: • Fishing/Angling • Hiking • Camping • Archery • Canoe/Kayaking • Environmental Education • Outdoor Cooking Promotion of Outdoor Education The Pearland Parks and Recreation Department will utilize outdoor education curriculum and exposure to environmental education in ways that positively affect the participant/target population's awareness, knowledge, skills and abilities, critical thinking and behavioral changes. Fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, archery and camping all present the opportunities to build character, culture and fundamental values in children. For those that face socioeconomic challenges that affect their health, wellness, academic performance, earning potential, safety and freedom from lives of crime and low self-esteem, efforts to enhance their exposure to these kinds of activities can improve their awareness, knowledge, skills and abilities, critical thinking and behavior. The Outdoor Service project in collaboration with Keep Pearland Beautiful, for example, will educate youth about the value of creativity, critical thinking, and change behaviors that often challenge their ability to trust others and work collaboratively. Survival is often times the prevailing mentality among young people facing the tough challenges presented by a struggling family economy. Independence, while valuable, often times prevents the child of a family with low socioeconomic status (SES)from understanding the importance of working together. The U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention has realized the value of mentoring and has recently made a historic investment in programs that partner successful adults with youth from low socioeconomic status conditions, focusing on the ability of accomplished professionals to impact the lives of children with limited outlook and no potential for prosperity. The GYMS program will utilize the ethics and character-building essentials that coincide with fishing, hiking 7 and archery to expose participants with learning challenges and high-risk behaviors to sportsmanship and the "life of an outdoorsman." In general, many of our community's youth of low socioeconomic status face a variety of challenges that affect their health, intelligence and decision-making. All of these programs will be executed in a manner that will increase physical activity, teach participants about the natural and wildlife environment, enhance their skills associated with performing various outdoor recreational activities, and provide them with the understanding of how life emulates nature with an emphasis on preservation and conservation. These lessons will provide the character and integrity that many of these individuals fail to receive from their normal day-to-day experiences in communities with limited resources and surroundings that shield them from nature. Lastly, the Outdoor Excursion program will enable the disabled participants to receive usable recreation skills that will vastly improve their quality of life experiences, despite their physical or mental disabilities. They will gain the knowledge and awareness needed to greatly counteract the limitations and challenges that their disabilities often present. The joy and functional growth that they will experience from learning how to fish and becoming familiar with nature and wildlife environments will greatly affect their lives. Outdoor Service Project Description In partnership with Keep Pearland Beautiful, participants will create a self-sustaining, low- maintenance wildlife habitat garden next to the Stella Roberts Recycle Center, to be operated by Pearland Parks and Recreation staff. The garden will focus on creating a place of habitat for insects, butterflies and birds. Bird-feeders and other features will be created and installed by the participants. Environmental Conservation Needs Addressed This project will 1) educate participants how to build a habitat garden and why it's significance to our environment and 2) actually build a habitat garden to create a haven for local wildlife to nest, eat and bathe. Youth Involvement—Planning and Development Planning discussions and meetings will involve youth participants and opportunities will be provided to include them in the creative design elements of the project. They may draft or draw basic design concepts and will be included in the process of determining the garden's look and feel throughout the initiative. Outdoor Service Evaluation— Impact on the Community Surveys and observational assessments will be used to determine the aesthetic impact of the service project. Citizens that recycle can be encouraged to view the garden and provide the City with input through brief survey instruments that collect information and data about the impact of the project on the community. Participants will also be surveyed about their experiences as developers and implementers of the project. Parks & Recreation Department activities can include field trips for other youth program participants to visit the site and provide information about their experience and perspectives about the impact on the community. 8 Pearland Parks and Recreation Department Youth Development Division Proposed Community Outdoor Outreach Program Budget Families & Flashlights (March 2011) Staff(5 x $8.50 x 30hrs) $1,275.00 Food/drinks (100 people x $7) $700.00 First Aid kits (2 x $15) $30.00 Hooks (12 x $5) $60.00 Tents (2 x $50) $100.00 Line (8 x$7) $56.00 Sinkers (10pkg x $4) $40.00 Bobbers (10pkg x $4) $40.00 Rod/reels combos (15 x $30) $450.00 Lures (15pkg x $5) $75.00 Air horn $5.00 Bait (20 x $5) $100.00 Fuel $60.00 Charcoal $25.00 Clorox $10.00 Coffee $20.00 Condiments $15.00 Hand sanitizer $10.00 Smores items $75.00 Ice $40.00 Matches/lighter fluid $10.00 Insect Repellent $20.00 Name tags $10.00 Napkins/paper towels $15.00 Plastic Utensils & cups $20.00 Foil $10.00 Rubber gloves $5.00 Ziploc bags $10.00 Sub Total $3,286.00 GYMS Fishing Adventure (Sept 2011) Program Coordinator (1 x$19.89 x 13hrs) $260.00 Program Staff(3 x $8.50 x 13hrs) $332.00 First Aid kits (2 x $15) $30.00 Training kits (4 x $50) $200.00 Food (13 x 3 meetings x $7) $273.00 Cleaning equipment (4 x $20) $80.00 Mileage Reimbusement (77.2 x $0.5) $38.60 Bait (20 x $5) $100.00 Archery/Mountain Biking Adventure (Nov 2011) Program Coordinator(1 x $19.89 x 12hrs) $240.00 Program Staff(3 x $8.50 x 12hrs) $306.00 Training materials ($25 x 10) $250.00 Food/drinks (13 x 3 meetings x $7) $273.00 Bow Box (12-ct compound) $2,500.00 3 targets (matt & stands included) $400.00 50ft netting & post $800.00 Replacement parts $150.00 Mileage Reimbusement (77.2 x $0.5) $38.60 First Aid (2 kits x $15) $30.00 Mountain bikes (10 bikes x $125) $1,250.00 Eye protection (10 x $6) $60.00 Hydration system (10 x $3) $30.00 Repair kits $50.00 Gloves (10 x $9) $90.00 Locks $95.00 Pumps (3 x $10) $30.00 Reflective gear (10 x $8) $80.00 Helmets (10 x $20) $200.00 Replacement parts (tubes, patches, etc) $200.00 Sub Total $8,386.20 Camping/Paddle Sports Adventure (Feb 2012) Program Coordinator(1 x $19.89 x 33hrs) $660.00 Program Staff(3 x $8.50 x 33hrs) $841.00 Training materials (books, practice equip) $300.00 Food/drinks (13 x 2days x $15) $390.00 First Aid kits (2 x $15) $30.00 Cabin/barracks rental (2 nights x $25) $50.00 Cookware $25.00 Stove (2 x$60) $120.00 Tables (3 x $20) $60.00 Folding chairs (13 x $10) $130.00 Cooking & eating utensils $20.00 Biodegradable soap $3.00 Can opener(2 x$6) $12.00 Coolers (3 x $25) $75.00 Ice $20.00 Trash bags $7.00 Lanterns (3 x $20) $60.00 GPS $300.00 Flashlights $25.00 Batteries $25.00 Camper tools $30.00 Rope $8.00 Insect repellent $15.00 Cameras $100.00 Entertainment $20.00 Whistles $10.00 Radios (2 x $20) $40.00 Mileage Reimbusement (362 x $0.5) $181.00 Fuel $30.00 Kayaks packages (6 x $600) $3,600.00 Sub Total $7,187 Outdoor Excursion (April 2011) Program Coordinator(1 x $19.89 x 8hrs) $160 Program Staff(3 x $8.50 x 8hrs) $204 Food/drinks (20 people x $7) $140.00 First Aid kits (2 x $15) $30.00 Cabin (2 cabins x$25) $50.00 Mileage Reimbusement (77.2 x $0.5) $38.60 Sub Total $622.60 Outdoor Service Project (Spring 2001) Program Staff(3 x $8.50 x 5hrs) $128.00 Shovels (10 x $20) $200.00 Food (25 people x $5) $125.00 Rocks $150.00 Soil $100.00 Stones $200.00 Plants $150.00 Lumber $100.00 Sub Total $1,153.00 Texas State Park Pass 1 annual pass $60 Sub Total $60 Transportation Cargo Trailer $3,500 15 passenger van ($100 per day x 5 days) $500 Liability Insurance ($50 per day x 5 days) $250 Sub Total $4,250 Grand Total $24,944.80 Funding Opportunity Summary: Outdoor Recreation Programming Grant Program (2010-2011) Funding Agency Funding Office/Sub-Agency Texas Parks&Wildlife Department Community Outdoor Outreach Program Award Area Description Period Recommendation/Considerations The program's purpose is to provide an educational camping E Families& environment,along with the resources and ability to develop new co Flashlights skills to families so that they feel comfortable to go camping on their 3/12/11- c Opportunity to provide underserved families with an opportunity to learn new life skills. (NEW—Proposed own.This event will serve as the foundation for families that need to 3/13/11 a 3 Total Estimated Costs:$3,286 but not Approved learn beginner camping skills and in return,gain a lifetime of z in FY11 Budget) rewarding outdoor adventures and experiences. 03/11- Opportunity to provide underserved youth with an At-Risk Outdoor This program will educate and interact with 20 different youth from 06/11, opportunity to learn new outdoor recreation and life Education Outreach Pearland on a weekly basis in different Outdoor Recreation areas: 09/11- E skills. Program& Archery,Fishing,Hiking,Environmental Ethics,Paddling 12/11 to Excellent opportunity to provide underserved o Beginner Angler (Kayak/Canoe),etc...This program will equip beginning anglers with 4/11,7/11, a constituents with an opportunity to learn how to fish in a Workshops fishing basics including safety,knot-tying,casting,fish identification, 10/11 3 sustainable method for future experiences. w (NEW—Not angler etiquette and Texas fishing regulations. z Total Estimated Costs:$16,195.80 Proposed in FY11 Budget) Outdoor Service Tentatively:This program will be in partnership with Keep Pearland E Opportunity to 1)teach participants how to build a 10 Project Beautiful. During the event,participants will create a garden next to habitat garden and why it's important and 2)actually (NEW—Not the Stella Roberts Recycle Center.The garden will focus on creating a 4/16/11 a build a habitat garden to create a haven for local Proposed in FY11 place for habitat for insects,butterflies and birds.It will be a small 3 wildlife to nest,eat and bathe. Budget) event open to everyone,but targeted to middle-school youth. z Total Estimated Costs:$1,153 An established Parks&Recreation Special Event,this event provides MO Kid Fish Fest a fun and free atmosphere for youth and their families to not only c r. This is an established event that is an opportunity for (Existing Program) learn how to fish by participating in it,but to also learn about water 11/12/11 X families to get outdoors. and aquatic life conservation. w Total Estimated Costs:$1,313.60 Other costs Transportation and TPWD Park Passes $4,310 Max Award-$50K Total Estimated Amount of our request: $25,000 APPLICATION PHASES MATCH GENERAL FUNDER PRIORITIES FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TPWD GRANT WORKSHOP Improve outdoor recreation outreach and programming efforts.According to TPWD FUNDING (AUG 11) the Outdoor Industry Association,activities like backpacking showed double- APPLICATION DUE NONE REQUIRED digit increases in participation in 2008,with hiking and camping not far behind OCT 1ST Council Action Required with 9%and 7%increases,respectively. In order to continue to provide quality services that connect the community through people,parks and programs,we Grant Applications Due Oct 1 need to increase our Outdoor Recreation offerings.