9.g) Resolution Requesting Washington County to Continue Support of 4-H Program Meeting Date: 3/17/2009
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274
Action Requested: Consider adopting a resolution requesting that Washington County
continue to fund the 4-H program through 2009.
Deadline/Timeline: N/A
Background: • Mayor Seefeldt has requested that the Council consider adopting
the attached resolution.
• The resolution is similar to a resolution recently adopted by the
City of Hugo.
Recommendation: I recommend tliat the Council consider adopting the resolution, and
transmit it to the Washington County Board.
Attachments/ • Draft Resolution No. 03-17-09-02
Materials provided:
Contact(s):
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
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03/13/09
CITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. 03-17-09-02
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING WASHINGTON COUNTY CONTINUE
FUNDING THE 4-H PROGRAM THROUGH 2O09
WHEREAS, the 4-H Prograin is one of tlle largest youth programs in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, 4-H promotes positive youth development and prevents problem behaviors
throughout Washington County; and
WHEREAS, 4-H youth develop leadership skill and participate in community service
project while learning lifetime skills; and
WHEREAS, over 750 youth from Washington County participated in the club and site
based program last year; and
WHEREAS, over the past five years, 4-H youth have contributed more than 80,000
community service hours to Washington County residents, which is equivalent of$1.4 million;
and
WHEREAS,Washington County, is proposing to discontinue funding this important
youth program; and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia requests the Washington
County Board support funding of the 4-H Program through 2009.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 17th day of March, 2009.
Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Administrator