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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5351 RESOLUTION NO. 5 3 51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM KING COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS TO ACCEPT SAID FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, on behalf of the City of Auburn, submitted an application to the King County Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program for a Rec Riders — Mountain Bike Program; and WHEREAS, the City has been advised that it has been approved to receive a grant from said program in the amount of Forty Thousand and No/100s Dollars ($40,000.00); and WHEREAS, there will be no additional funds used by the City of Auburn purchase of mountain bikes, trailer and misc. equipment for outdoor recreation programs. WHEREAS, acceptance of the grant will benefit the citizens of Auburn. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. Acceptance of Grant and Authorization of Contract. The City Council hereby accepts the King County Youth & Amateur Sports Grant, in the amount of Forty Thousand and No/100s Dollars ($40,000.00), and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Contract with King County in substantial conformity with the Contract marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is further authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this Resolution No. 5351 March 5, 2018 Page 1 legislation, including assuring that the grant fund appropriation is included in the appropriate budget documents of the City. Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. dM SIGNED and DATED this � day of- , 2018. CITY OF AUBURN KetA*41AYOR ATTEST: ak &2.1410*--___ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APP' a VED A J 0 FOR : _.� Daniel B. Hei•, City Attorne Resolution No. 5351 March 5, 2018 Page 2 L41 King County Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Agreement Department/Division: Natural Resources and Parks / Parks and Recreation Division Agency: City of Auburn Program: REC Riders- Mountain Bike Amount: $40,000.00 Project#: Contract#: Term Period: January 1,2018 To December 31,2019 THIS CONTRACT is entered into by KING COUNTY (the "County'), and City of Auburn (the "Agency"), whose address is, 910 9th Street SE , Auburn, WA 98002 WHEREAS, the Agency is either a public agency or a non-profit organization that provides youth or amateur sports programs; WHEREAS, King County has selected the identified Agency to receive a Youth and Amateur Sports Fund ("YASF") Grant award to assist in programs that provide increased athletic opportunities for the citizens of King County, Washington; WHEREAS, the Agency shall utilize the award to address an athletic need in King County; and WHEREAS, King County is authorized to administer the YASF grant program and enter into agreements for the use of King County funds by public agencies or not-for-profit organizations to provide a service to the public under King County Ordinance 18409; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of payments, covenants, and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the parties hereto, the parties covenant and do mutually agree as follows: 1. The Agency shall provide services and comply with the requirements set forth hereinafter and in the following attached exhibits, which are incorporated herein by reference: ® Scope of Services Attached hereto as Exhibit I • Budget Attached hereto as Exhibit II ® Outcomes and Milestones Attached hereto as Exhibit III 2. TERM OF CONTRACT This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2018, and shall expire on the December 31. 2019, unless extended or earlier terminated, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 3. PREMISES This grant program is located at:Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, The REC Teen Center 910 9th Street SE,Auburn, WA,WA. 98002 4. PARTIES All communication, notices, coordination, and other tenets of this Agreement shall be managed by: On behalf of County: Butch Lovelace, YSFG Program Manager King County Parks and Recreation Division 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Email: butch.lovelace@kingcounty.gov Phone: 206.477.4577 On behalf of Agency: Jim Westhusing, City of Auburn Email:jwesthusing@auburnwa.gov Phone: 5. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT A. The County shall reimburse the Agency for satisfactory completion of the services and requirements specified in this Agreement after the Agency submits an invoice and all accompanying reports as specified in the attached exhibits. The County will initiate authorization for payment after approval of corrected invoices and reports. The County shall make payment to the Agency not more than thirty (30) days after a complete and accurate invoice is received and approved. B. The Agency shall submit its final invoice and all outstanding reports within fifteen(15)days of the date this Agreement expires or is terminated. If the Agency's final invoice and reports are not submitted by the day specified in this subsection, the County will be relieved of all liability for payment to the Agency of the amounts set forth in said invoice or any subsequent invoice. 6. OPERATING BUDGET When a budget is attached hereto as Exhibit II,the Agency shall apply the funds received from the County under this Agreement in accordance with said budget. If, at any time during the Term of this Agreement,the Agency expects that the cumulative amount of transfers among the budget categories may exceed ten percent (20%) of the Agreement amount, then the Agency shall notify County to request approval. Supporting documents necessary to explain fully the nature and purpose of the change(s) and an amended budget may be required for each request for such approval.County approval of any such amendment shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7. COMMUNICATION The Agency shall recognize County as a fiscal sponsor for the grant Program in the following manner: A. Events: The Agency shall invite and recognize "King County Parks" at key events promoting the Program. B. Community Relations: The Agency shall recognize "King County Parks" as a Program benefactor in all social media, websites, brochures, banners, posters,press releases, and other promotional material related to the Program, and include in the same the County's logo, which the County will provide. 8. PRIORITY OF USE; PUBLIC ACCESS; SCHEDULING These funds are provided for the purpose of developing and/or programming sports activities primarily, but not exclusively, for persons under 24 years of age, and low and moderate income communities within King County. Fees for the Program shall be no greater than those generally charged by public operators or program providers in King County. 9. INTERNAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM The Agency shall establish and maintain a system of accounting and internal controls which complies with applicable, generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting and financial reporting standards in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 40.14. 10. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS A. The Agency shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, financial, and programmatic records and other such records as may be deemed necessary by the County to ensure proper accounting for all Agreement funds and compliance with this Agreement. B. These records shall be maintained for a period of six(6)years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement unless permission to destroy them is granted by the Office of the Archivist in accordance with RCW Chapter 40.14. C. The Agency shall inform the County in writing of the location, if different from the Agency address listed on page one of this Agreement, of the aforesaid books, records, documents, and other evidence and shall notify the County in writing of any changes in location within ten (10)working days of any such relocation. 11. RIGHT TO INSPECT King County reserves the right to review and approve the performance of Agency with regard to this Agreement, and, at its sole discretion,to inspect or audit the Agency's records regarding this Agreement and the Program upon reasonable notice during normal business hours. 12. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS The Agency, in cooperation and agreement with the owners of the Premises, shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in using funds provided by the County, including, without limitation, those relating to providing a safe working environment to employees and, specifically, the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA); and, to the extent applicable, those related to "public works," payment of prevailing wages, and competitive bidding of contracts. The Agency specifically agrees to comply and pay all costs associated with achieving such compliance without notice from King County; and further agrees that King County, does not waive this Section by giving notice of demand for compliance in any instance. The Agency shall indemnify and defend the County should it be sued or made the subject of an administrative investigation or hearing for a violation of such laws related to this Agreement. 13. CORRECTIVE ACTION A. If the County determines that a breach of contract has occurred or does not approve of the Agency's performance, it will give the Agency written notification of unacceptable performance. The Agency will then take corrective action within a reasonable period of time, as may be defined by King County in its sole discretion in its written notification to the Agency. B. The County may withhold any payment owed the Agency until the County is satisfied that corrective action has been taken or completed. 14. TERMINATION A. The County may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part,with cause,at any time during the Term of this Agreement, by providing the Agency ten (10) days advance written notice of the termination. B. If the termination results from acts or omissions of the Agency, including but not limited to misappropriation, nonperformance of required services, or fiscal mismanagement, the Agency shall return to the County immediately any funds, misappropriated or unexpended, which have been paid to the Agency by the County. C. Any King County obligations under this Agreement beyond the current appropriation year are conditioned upon the County Council's appropriation of sufficient funds to support such obligations. If the Council does not approve such appropriation, then this Agreement will terminate automatically at the close of the current appropriation year. 15. FUTURE SUPPORT; UTILITIES AND SERVICE The County makes no commitment to support the services contracted for herein and assumes no obligation for future support of the activity contracted for herein except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The Agency understands, acknowledges, and agrees that the County shall not be liable to pay for or to provide any utilities or services in connection with the Program contemplated herein. 16. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION The Agency agrees for itself, its successors, and assigns, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless King County, its appointed and elected officials, and employees from and against liability for all claims, demands, suits, and judgments, including costs of defense thereof, for injury to persons, death, or property damage which is caused by, arises out of, or is incidental to any participation in or occurrence of the Program that is the subject of this Agreement,or the Agency's exercise of rights and privileges granted by this Agreement, except to the extent of the County's sole negligence. The Agency's obligations under this Section shall include: A. The duty to promptly accept tender of defense and provide defense to the County at the Agency's own expense; B. Indemnification of claims made by the Agency's employees or agents; and C. Waiver of the Agency's immunity under the industrial insurance provisions of Title 51 RCW, but only to the extent necessary to indemnify King County, which waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. In the event it is necessary for the County to incur attorney's fees, legal expenses or other costs to enforce the provisions of this Section, all such fees, expenses and costs shall be recoverable from the Agency. In the event it is determined that RCW 4.24.115 applies to this Agreement, the Agency agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and save the County, its officers, officials, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, suits, penalties, losses damages judgments, or costs of any kind whatsoever for bodily injury to persons or damage to property (hereinafter "claims"), arising out of or in any way resulting from the Agency's officers, employees, agents and/or subcontractors of all tiers, acts or omissions, performance of failure to perform the rights and privileges granted under this Agreement,to the maximum extent permitted by law or as defined by RCW 4.24.115, as now enacted or hereafter amended. A hold harmless provision to protect King County similar to this provision shall be included in all Agreements or subcontractor Agreements entered into by Agency in conjunction with this Agreement. The Agency's duties under this Section will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. 17. INSURANCE A. Liability Insurance Requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision within this Agreement,the Agency and it subcontractors shall procure and maintain coverage and limits for no less than the following: 1. Commercial General Liability. Insurance Service"occurrence" form CG 00 01 (current edition), to include Products-Completed Operations, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with activities under this Agreement. The insurance coverage shall be no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate. 2. Automobile Liability. If activities require vehicle usage. Insurance Services form number CA 00 01 (current edition),covering BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE, Symbol 1 "any auto". If the grant includes the use of automobiles,the Limit of Liability shall be no less than One Million Dollars($1,000,000) per occurrence. 3. Workers Compensation/Stop Gap. If the recipient or its contractor(s) has/have employees. Statutory Workers Compensation coverage and Stop Gap Liability for a limit no less than One Million Dollars($1,000,000)per occurrence. 4. Professional Liability.If the grant includes the use of Professional Services. Professional Liability coverage shall be no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)per claim and in the aggregate. B. If the grant involves the construction of a capital project or involves the purchase of equipment greater than Five Thousand ($5,000) in value, the Agency shall provide "All Risk" Builders Risk or Property coverage for the full replacement value of the project/property built/purchased. King County shall be listed as an additional Loss payee as our interests may appear. C. King County and its officers, officials,employees and agents shall be covered as additional insured on Agency's and its contractor(s') commercial general liability insurance and, if applicable, commercial auto liability insurance, with respect to liability arising out of activities performed by the Agency and its contractors. Additional Insured status shall include Products-Completed Operations. D. To the extent of the Agency's or its contractor's negligence, their insurance respectively shall be primary insurance with respect to the County, its officers, employees and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, and its officers, officials, employees or agents shall not be subjected to contribution in favor of the Agency or its contractors insurance, and shall not benefit either in any way. The Agency's and its contractors' insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or a lawsuit is brought, subject to the limits of the insurer's liability. E. Coverage shall not be suspended,voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except by the reduction of the applicable aggregate limit by claims paid,until after thirty(30)days' prior written notice has been given to and change in coverage accepted by King County. F. The insurance provider must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington and maintain a Best's rating of no less than A-VIII. Within five (5) business days of County's request, Agency must provide a Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement(s) (CG 20 10 11/85 or its equivalent) to the County. The Agency shall be responsible for the maintenance of their contractors' insurance documentation. G. If the Agency is a municipal corporation or an agency of the State of Washington and is self-insured for any of the above insurance requirements, a certification of self-insurance shall be attached hereto and be incorporated by reference and shall constitute compliance with this Section. H. The Agency's duties under this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. The Agency understands, acknowledges and agrees that for the relevant period of public use set forth in Section 8, the Agency shall maintain insurance and name the County as an additional insured, all of which shall be consistent with the requirements of this Section. 18. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION King County Code chapters 12.16, 12.17 through 12.18 apply to this Agreement and are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein. In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement,there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unless based upon a bonafide occupational qualification, or age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, and this requirement shall apply to but not be limited to the following: employment, advertising, lay-off, or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex, race, color, creed, national origin,religion,sexual orientation,gender identity or expression,age(except minimum age and retirement provisions),marital status,or the presence of any sensory,mental,or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation,termination or suspension in whole or in part of this Agreement by King County and may result in ineligibility for further King County agreements. [Community Partner Name] shall also comply with all applicable anti- discrimination laws or requirements of any and all jurisdictions having authority. 19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST KCC Chapter 3.04 (Employee Code of Ethics) is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth hence, and the Agency agrees to abide by all conditions of said chapter. Failure by the Agency to comply with any requirement of said KCC Chapter shall be a material breach of contract. 20. POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or indirectly under this Agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office. 21. PROGRAM MAINTENANCE., EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERSHIP A. As between the County and the Agency, the Agency shall be responsible to operate and maintain the Program at its own sole expense and risk. The Agency shall maintain Program related equipment and property in good working condition consistent with applicable standards and guidelines. The Agency understands, acknowledges, and agrees that the County is not responsible to operate or to maintain Agency or Program equipment or property in any way. B. The Agency shall be responsible for all property purchased pursuant to this Agreement, including the proper care and maintenance of any equipment. C. The Agency shall establish and maintain inventory records and transaction documents (purchase requisitions, packing slips, invoices, receipts) of equipment and materials purchased with Agreement funds. The Agency's duties under this Section shall survive the expiration of this Agreement. 22. NOTICES Whenever this Agreement provides for notice to be provided by one party to another,such notice shall be in writing, and directed to the person specified in Section 4 of this Agreement. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date of delivery, if mailed, on the third (3rd) business day following the date of mailing; or, if sent by fax, on the first (1st) business day following the day of delivery thereof by fax.Notice sent solely by e-mail shall be deemed to have been given on the date of transmission.Either party may change its address,fax number, email address, or the name of the person indicated as the recipient by notice to the other in the manner aforesaid. 23. ASSIGNMENT The Agency shall not assign any portion of rights and obligations under this Agreement or transfer or assign any claim arising pursuant to this Agreement without the written consent of the County. The Agency must seek such consent in writing not less than fifteen(15)days prior to the date of any proposed assignment. 24. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS This Agreement together with the attached exhibits expressly incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto shall constitute the whole Agreement between the Parties. Either party may request changes to this Agreement. No modifications or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid or effective unless evidenced by an Agreement in writing signed by the Parties. 25. WAIVER OF DEFAULT Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of any provision of the Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of the Agreement unless stated to be such through written approval by the County, which shall be attached to the original Agreement. 26. TAXES The Agency agrees to pay on a current basis all taxes or assessments levied on its activities and property, including, without limitation, any leasehold excise tax due under RCW Chapter 82.29A; PROVIDED, however, that nothing contained herein will modify the right of the Agency to contest any such tax, and the Agency will not be deemed to be in default as long as it will, in good faith, be contesting the validity or amount of any such taxes. 27. WASHINGTON LAW CONTROLLING; WHERE ACTIONS BROUGHT This Agreement is made in and will be in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, which will be controlling in any dispute that arises hereunder. Actions pertaining to this Agreement will be brought in King County Superior Court, King County, Washington. 28. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS The paragraph headings contained herein are only for convenience and reference and are not intended to be a part of this Agreement or in any manner to define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or the particular paragraphs to which they refer. 29. PUBLIC DOCUMENT This Agreement will be considered a public document and will be available for inspection and copying by the public. 30. LEGAL RELATIONS Nothing contained herein will make,or be deemed to make,the County and the Agency a partner of one another, and this Agreement will not be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture. Nothing in this Agreement will create, or be deemed to create, any right, duty or obligation in any person or entity not a party to it. 31, SINGULAR AND PLURAL Wherever the context will so require, the singular will include the plural and plural will include the singular. 32. PERMITS AND LICENSES The Agency shall design, develop and implement the Program in accordance will all applicable laws and regulatory requirements including environmental considerations, permitting determinations, and other legal requirements. All activities and improvements shall be performed by Agency at its sole expense and liability. The Agency shall, at its sole cost and expense, apply for, obtain and comply with all necessary permits, licenses and approvals required for the Program. 33. INTERPRETATION OF COUNTY RULES AND REGULATIONS If there is any question regarding the interpretation of any County rule or regulation,the County decision will govern and will be binding upon the Agency. 34. POLICE POWERS OF THE COUNTY Nothing contained in this Agreement will diminish,or be deemed to diminish,the governmental or police powers of the County. 35. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including its attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the County and the Agency. It supersedes all other agreements and understandings between them, whether written, oral or otherwise. KING C U TY r\ AGENCY: ' Tit G /7-4-t-uoe-/A) FOR 04, rw :Pclot4ti King County Executive Signature 31 / (Ct A114-Ate s.� N4yU12 Date NAME (Please type or print),Title MAR 5 2018 Date 30. LEGAL RELATIONS Nothing contained herein will make,or be deemed to make,the County and the Agency a partner of one another, and this Agreement will not be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture. Nothing in this Agreement will create, or be deemed to create, any right, duty or obligation in any person or entity not a party to it. 31. SINGULAR AND PLURAL Wherever the context will so require,the singular will include the plural and plural will include the singular. 32. PERMITS AND LICENSES The Agency shall design, develop and implement the Program in accordance will all applicable laws and regulatory requirements including environmental considerations, permitting determinations, and other legal requirements. All activities and improvements shall be performed by Agency at its sole expense and liability. The Agency shall, at its sole cost and expense, apply for, obtain and comply with all necessary permits, licenses and approvals required for the Program. 33. INTERPRETATION OF COUNTY RULES AND REGULATIONS If there is any question regarding the interpretation of any County rule or regulation,the County decision will govern and will be binding upon the Agency. 34. POLICE POWERS OF THE COUNTY Nothing contained in this Agreement will diminish,or be deemed to diminish,the governmental or police powers of the County. 35. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including its attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the County and the Agency. It supersedes all other agreements and understandings between them, whether written, oral or otherwise. KING COUNTY AGENCY: el y ofP /1'14 Eu,6'4) FOR )(Cik46414i King County Executive Signature 01144/Gy -B.Q k' s ./i4-yoke Date NAME (Please type or print), Title MAR 5 Z018 Date Exhibit I Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Scope of Services The REC Riders program is an after-school program serving 128 youth from low-income families in the Auburn community. The REC Riders program provides bikes for youth to use during the program, on weekends and during the summer. The REC Riders program will teach the fundamentals of biking safety,fitness, nutrition and leadership one day per week. Participants will engage in a one week-end per month trail ride and a one weekend per month stewardship/trail project. Grant funds will be used to purchase one enclosed bicycle trailer, 30 bikes and 30 helmets, maintenance equipment and tools, nutritional food and snacks and to pay a cycling coach a stipend for the grant cycle year. City of Auburn-REC Riders-Mountain Bike -Exhibit II(Adjusted Budget) Expense Cost VASG Grant Other Committed Description of Expense for YASG Request YASG Initial Final Grant Request Funding [Include Unit Cosi' Award Payout Payout Balance ADD[INIS I RATION Recreation Coordinator $4,000 Administrative Oversight and Program Leadership Police Biccyle Officer Liaison $3,500 Bicycle Instruction and Oversight Americorps Nutrition Specialist $3,750 Nutritional Snack&Well Being Oversight Auburn Youth Council $1,500 Youth Recruitment and Program leadership DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL Facilitator $4,500 $4,500 $8,750 10 has x 15 per week x 50 weeks EQUIPMENT Mountain Bicycles $15,500 $15,500 30 mountain biccyles®$600 each Bicycle Trailer $9,000 59,000 Trailer to store and transport Bicycle Tools $7,500 57,50(1 mounts and tools Helmets,Pads,Gloves 52,500 $2,500 $50 per set FACILITY FEES TRAINING Bike Maintenance Training SCHOLARSHIPS df AfterSchool Program Scholarships $3,645 3 months @$15/month x 27 participants a 3 sessions • NUTRITION Food/Snacks $1,000 $1,000 Healthy Snacks for outings TRANSPORTATION TOTAL Totals: 40,000 40,000 25,145 City of Auburn-REC Riders-Mountain Bike-Exhibit III Anticipated Progress/Milestones-lir- Baseline Current Status Mid-Point End of Grant 5-Mar-18 5-Sep-18 1-Mar-19 OUTCOME 1 More youth involved in more Increased health and decreased Increase opportunities for physical activity and rigourous outdoor activities obesity levels at The REC outdoor pursuits for at-risk youth Output 1.1 Create four monthly opportunities for 27 1 PT Recreation Program Leader Auburn Police Staff,1 FT and 1 3 Staff and 27 youth to engage in mountain bike riding youth involved in skills,life skills.mentoring,volunteerism is currently identified Pt Program staff and volunteers weekly bicyle activities Output 1.2 Recruit 27 new participants for The REC Currently serving approx.700 128 youth have participated in Riders Program per session youth from which to recruit 32 youth involved in REC Riders REC Riders External Challenges or Factors Numerous indoor,low cost Continuing Recruitment and Springtime and summer bring out Recruiting particpants may prove difficult activities available at The REC on a daily basis retention difficulties based on the riders OUTCOME2 Retention of program participants Beginning of program,retention 75%retention through the end of 90%retention through the third rate not yet known the pilot session. program session. Output 2.1 Match participants with staff and volunteer All participants are matched Regular mentor/participant Careful assessment and continued mentors for accountability. with a mentor. interactions lead to increased adjustments when necessary to sustainability. ensure maximum sustainahility. Output 2.2 Careful planning of beginning Continued access to relevent guest speakers, session to ensure that variety of Survey and group discussions to Identify a participant focus group identify high demand topics and workshops,rides,and volunteer opportunities topics and opportunities are to long-range plan future offerings. programs for continued interest. being provided. External Challenges or Factors Recruitment conducted with Outreach to regional Mountain Utilization of graduating program Lack of suitable mentors. area service clubs,schools,and Biking community for additional participants to serve as additional youth serving agencies. mentors. mentors.