20250324-003: Project Safe — original pdf

Recommendation

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250324-003 Project SAFE March 24, 2025 Seconded By: Holly Reed Date: Subject: Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council approve the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District for Project SAFE, a swim lesson and water safety education program that includes opportunities for students to continue their education by joining either paid or free swim lessons during the summer months when AISD is not in session. Rationale: This recommendation was referred to the Parks and Recreation Board by the Contracts and Concessions Committee on a 4-0 vote. Vote: The motion to recommend that Austin City Council approve the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District for Project SAFE, a swim lesson and water safety education program that includes opportunities for students to continue their education by joining either paid or free swim lessons during the summer months when AISD is not in session was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on 6-0 vote. Board Member Abou-Amara abstaining. Board Members Orme, Taylor and Villalobos absent. Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed. Against: None. Abstain: Luai Abou-Emara. Absent: Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: