HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/01/2005 - RESOLUTION 2004-020 SUPPORTING CITY PARTICIPATION ITEM NUMBER: 20
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: March 1, 2005
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Kelly DiMartino
SUBJECT
Resolution 2005-020 Supporting City Participation in the Mark of Distinction for Character
Development through Youth Sports.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2001, the City of Fort Collins adopted Resolution 2001-117 naming Fort Collins as a City of
Character. Recognizing that good character is the principal foundation for personal, family and
organizational success, the City has joined Character Fort Collins in its effort to facilitate the
development of good character throughout the community.
An area that has generated specific attention is that of youth sports programs. Organized youth
sports programs are one of the greatest resources available for instilling valuable life skills in
youngsters. Unfortunately, the climate surrounding some of today's programs has become less
than ideal. In an effort to further develop good character in youth sports, Character Fort Collins,
Colorado State University, Poudre School District, Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer
County and the City of Fort Collins are partnering to develop a "Mark of Distinction" program.
Organized youth sports teams, including recreational, club and interscholastic, will be eligible to
receive the "Mark of Distinction" based on criteria to be established by the partner organizations.
The criteria will promote character development and ethical behavior of athletes, coaches,
parents, fans and team administrators.
This Resolution confirms the City's participation in this partnership and encourages youth sports
and interscholastic teams and their administrative organizations to pursue the "Mark of
Distinction."
RESOLUTION 2005-020
OF THE COUNCIL OF CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MARK OF DISTINCTION FOR
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2001-117, the City of Fort Collins pledged its
commitment to character and encouraged its citizens to do all in their power to become known as
a City of Character by promoting character in our schools, businesses, homes, churches, city
government, media, and community groups; and
WHEREAS, youth sports programs provide a unique opportunity to promote character by
reaching young people with values that will serve them and their society throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS,more then ever,young people need strong and constructive guidance from their
families and communities, including schools, youth organizations, religious institutions and civic
groups; and
WHEREAS,involvement by parents,schools,government agencies,faith communities and
youth, civic and human service organizations play a very important role in promoting character
development by teaching, enforcing, advocating, and modeling good character; and
WHEREAS, youth sports programs provide an excellent opportunity and a framework for
developing sportsmanship and good character through organized athletics; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Poudre School District,
Character Fort Collins, and the Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County are acting in
coalition to develop the prestigious recognition known as the Mark of Distinction for Character
Development Through Youth Sports (the "Mark of Distinction"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Mark of Distinction is to make the teaching of many of the
essential qualities for success in life,such as caring,citizenship,courage,enthusiasm,fairness,good
sportsmanship, perseverance, positive attitude, respect, responsibility, self-control, and
trustworthiness, a primary goal for youth and interscholastic sports organizations as part of a
community-wide commitment to promote character development and ethical behavior among the
youth of the communities we serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Council hereby supports the development of the Mark of Distinction
Program and encourages all youth sports and interscholastic teams, and their administrative
organizations, to pursue the Mark of Distinction.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 1 st day of March,A.D.
2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk