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Fiscal Year 2024-25 Co-Sponsorship Renewals. (Kari Jung, Management Analyst)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission, by motion, approve the co-sponsorship renewal agreement for the 2024-25 fiscal year with the San Mateo County Athletic Club - South San Francisco Chapter.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City has an established set of guidelines to regulate the use of City facilities by community groups. To qualify for reduced-cost use of parks amenities and facilities, groups must comply with the City’s Co-Sponsorship Agreement.
As the Commission is aware, co-sponsored groups are those organizations that are recreational in nature, bring people of like interests together, and provide opportunities for social exchange and development. Benefits of co-sponsorship include modest staff support, shared promotional materials, the ability to participate in Department events, and reduced cost of facility usage as available. Each group is required to have a membership and governing board consisting of no less than 51% South San Francisco residents.
To maintain the privileges associated with co-sponsored status, groups are required to submit an annual report which includes program, membership, and financial information based on the 2023 Calendar Year. Staff review the reports and prepare a summary and recommendation for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Co-Sponsored Group Summaries
1. San Mateo County Athletic Club - South San Francisco Chapter
President: Brian Mansell
Vice President: Jaime Gomez
Membership: 154 (63% South San Francisco residents)
The South San Francisco Chapter of the San Mateo County Athletic Club promotes affordable, accessible, and quality sports and recreational services to youth through competitive soccer play. The San Mateo County Athletic Club board and teams are made up of a majority of South San Francisco residents keeping within the Department’s 51% resident requirement for co-sponsorship status. The Club’s league runs through both the spring and fall seasons and consists of weekly practices and five to six games. The annual membership fee varies by age group and team; fees range from $450 to $1,150 per player/per season (spring and fall seasons).
Revenue: $126,510.00
Disbursements: $120,764.36
Ending Balance: $ 5,385.64
CONCLUSION
Staff have reviewed the co-sponsorship application from the San Mateo County Athletic Club - South San Francisco Chapter and find that they qualify for renewal. Once this group is approved by the Commission, they will be required to sign a contract with the City to officially maintain co-sponsorship status for the year. Staff would further like to recognize this group for their volunteerism and for offering exceptional recreation and enrichment opportunities for our residents.