HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA RES 229RESOLUTION NO. 229
A RE50LUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
_ AGENCY APPROYING PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY FOR
ALL OR PART OF THE YALUE OF THE LAND FOR AND
THE COST OF 7HE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF A PROPOSEO RECREATION FACILITY
THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEREBY FINDS.
DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORQERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 7he City of Palm Desert has experienced
unprecedented growth during the last several years. While the
population of the City has grown from 11,801 in 1980 to an
estimated 17,111 persons in 1987, the growth of commercial
development, employment opportunities, tourism and the "second
home" market has been even more significant. Much of this growth
has occurred in Pro,ject Area No. 1 of the Agency. This growth
has been accompanied by a corresponding increase in the need for
averali recreational facilities.
The growth of the City and the Project Area have given
rise to the need for recreation services which is based locally.
5uch a local base will significantly improve services to the
citizens of the City. The proposed location of the Recreation
Facility is the general vicinity of City Hall (which is also
located within the Project Area). A location for the Recreation
Facility adjacent to City Hall will also facilitate a more
efficient operation of intergovernmental services.
The YMCA is currently a charitable organization for
federal income tax purposes as defined by the Internal Revenue
Code (under Section 501 (c)(3l.
The premises shall be used solely as a nonprofit
institution and available to the general public without
discrimination as to race, gender, religious affiliation.
political affiliation or physical handicap. The YMCA conduct its
usual and customary programs including Athietic Programs,
Recreation Programs, Youth and amily Programs.
The YMCA's programs are basically defined under the
Public Safety, Educational, and Charitable definitions of the
I.R.S. The programs assist all who cannot afford the fees by
providing a sliding fee structure for those who cannot afford the
fees to participate. The underlying theme for all programs is:
1. To develop and maintain responsibie leadership,
appropriate programs and adequate facilities whtch p ovide the
opportunity for all who wish to participate in the YMCA.
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2. To help individuals to achieve sound physical,
mental and spiritual health.
3. To help improve the quality of family life and
strengthen the family structure.
4. To i mprove the qua 1 i ty and understandi ng of
individual and group interracial and intercultural relationships.
5. To help individuals constructively participate as
good citizens.
Section 2. Based upon the facts and information set
forth in Section 1, above, and based upon other facts and
information which have been presented to the Agency, the Agency
hereby finds and determines (i) that the proposed Recreation
Facility is of benefit to Project Area No. 1 of the Agency and to
the immediate neighborhood in which the Project Area is located,
and (ii) that no other reasonable means of financing such
Recreation Facility is availabie to the City of Palm Desert or
the County of Riverside.
Section 3. The Agency hereby approves payment by the
Agency for all or part of the value of the land for and the cost
of the installation and construction of the proposed Recreation
Facility.
PASSED, APPROVEO AND AOOPTED this 8th day of
February, t990, by the following vote, to wit:
A Y E S: BF.�ISON, �,Y, SDIYDER, 4JILS0�1, CRITES
N 0 E S: N�NE
ABSENT: �=�
ABSTAIN: ��
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SHEILA R. GI LIGAN, SE RETARY
PA�M DESER REDEVELO�P ENT AGENCY
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