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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES
PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak
STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jackie Rael, Administrative Aide II,
and Jerry P. Brown, Assistant to the Director
MINUTES: Regular Meeting -- May 25, 1994
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Board
President Roger Tarum. Board Member Sylvia Cranmer called to say
she would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. Marilyn Barnes
arrived shortly after the approval of the minutes.
AGENDA REVIEW: No changes to the printed agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of April
27, 1994 were unanimously (7:0) approved on a motion by Eric Reno,
and seconded by Mary Ness. The minutes of the special meeting of
May 4, 1994 were unanimously (7:0) approved on a motion by Jessica
MacMillan, seconded by Eric Reno.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: No Citizen Participation.
RECREATION POSSIBILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Recreation Manager Jean Helburg introduced Program Administrator
Steve Budner who prepared the memorandum in the Board's packet on
the Alternative Programs. The memorandum provides a brief history
on our programs, which began in 1975, as well as discussed our
involvement with Poudre R-1 programs, and updates our current
programming. Jean introduced Sandy Scott from the Recreation
Possibilities for People with Disabilities group. Sandy introduced
Pat McGinley, Joan Handley, Barbara Stutsman, and Deborah Ham.
Sandy showed a short video tape of the "Expand Program" from the
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department.
Joan Handley provided a history of the City of Boulder's program,
which started in 1980. Currently, the Boulder program has a budget
of $375,000 and has 2,000 participants, and utilizes up to 600
volunteers. Of the $375,000, approximately $30,000 comes from two
grants, and $10,000 from fundraisers. 20 percent of the budget
comes from fees and charges, so the balance is subsidized from
General Taxpayers. Joan spoke of the legal implications of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and said 20 percent of the
population has some form of legal disability, and 15 percent of the
population needs help. Joan said with the advent of ADA, more of
these people will demand their rights, which means more people will
be seeking our programs and services. The four recommendations of
her group to the City of Fort Collins are as follows: