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Home My WebLink AboutGrant Funding - Presbyterian PreschoolCIT`( OF PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst Date: January 26, 2006 Subject: Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten Grant Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council grant $13,139.22, to Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten for playground improvements and plumbing upgrades. Discussion: The City Attorney's office has reviewed the City's ability to grant public funds to the Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool & Kincergarten (PDPP&K) for classroom improvements, plumbing upgrades and playground additions. The City Attorney has determined that the City may grant public funds to PDPP&K for the purpose of plumbing upgrades and playground additions only. The total cost for these improvements is $13,129.33. It is the City Attorney's opinion that a grant issued for playground equipment and plumbing upgrades cannot reasonably be construed as promoting a sectarian purpose. In addition, if the City Council decides to grant the school public funds, we recommend that the grant agreement include the following provisions: 1. The agreement should state that the consideration received by the City for the public funds is a continued provision of child daycare facilities needed by the community. 2. The agreement should require PDPP&K to continue to accept children regardless of religious beliefs. 3. The agreement should state that the sectarian activities may not be conducted with any of the items purchased with the public funds or in any area improved by the public funds. !�'f cc: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager REGULAR MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL JAN UARY 12, 2006 Staff is preparing a supplemental report on this matter, and when it is received by the City Clerk's Office, it will be immediately distributed for your packet. XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT FUNDING FOR PALM DESERT PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN FROM THE CITY'S CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FEES FUND 228 FOR PLAYGROUND AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Rec: To be provided. Action: „� Contract No.C24050 CITY OF PALM DES jFffr-T �Tr l / ^'qj'T t j i '1 t:_�. � „s', i L i s DEVELOPMENT SERVICgE$ M STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Approval of Grant Fur;ding for Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten from the City's Child Care Development bees` y_ Fund 228 for Playground and Facility improvements. SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst r r:I r, APPLICANT: Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten 47-321 Highway 74 t ' Palm Desert, CA 92260 DATE: July 14, 2005 � CONTENTS: Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten Reques Letter�.�._ —CIS Recommendation: --' J.: ..,'.Ja ✓ : — _�� \\�' i.- rid;>Nf-j3 By Minute Motion:._--- .�y 3...K .sr. c..T-:a =.c.-= _-.cir 27 _ �ru_izoz.:+c �a :-- s--ter=tom+-•-.-.-*. 1. Approve a $38,193.33 grant to Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten for playground and facility upgrades; 2. Appropriate $38,193.33 from the Child Care Mitigation Fund 228; and 3. Authorize City Manager to execute the required agreement. Discussion: Childcare mitigation fees totaling $150,000 were collected from Marriott Residence Inn, Courtyard, and Shadow Ridge. With interest, Fund 228 has grown to $160,846. Although the original condition of approval specified participation in a scholarship program, AB 1600 specifies that impact fees be spent on facility construction or improvements. Palm Desert Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten (PDPPK) submitted a request for grant funding for upgrades to existing classrooms, playground equipment, and other minor interior improvements. PDPPK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit facility that provides preschool and kindergarten services. The center is located on the west side of Highway 74, north of Haystack Road. The facility offers tuition subsidies from a variety of sources. Currently, 10 of the 80 students receive subsidies in the form of scholarships. Subsides average 20% G'.DevSelnces,6lartm ANareZWVvd Fdes\C•1,•dCare Grants`.PDPresPreschooi-K.noe•garten doc Contract No. C24050 Staff Report —Tot Stop, Inc. Grant Page 2 of 2 July 14, 2005 W lu depending on economic need. The grant will assist PDPPK in improving the overall 0' O safety and learning environment for all students. The specific improvements proposed s a are listed below: .� > • Classroom Improvements c :-4 1. Painting of wall and ceilings " a 2. New Carpeting 3. New Tables, Chairs, Student Storage Units �' z 4. Bulletin Boards o 5. Upgrades to door handles e D) a a - o • Plumbing Upgrades w 'W 1. Replace worn out facets, replace (3) sinks ° U �I • Playground Upgrades and Additions a ^o n 1. Benches 2. Trees 4 v 3. Play sand 3' v 4. Climbing play structure 31 o 3 5. Replace rubber turf a 6 The total cost for these upgrades is $38,193.33 (see attached letter). w a� PDPPK is considered a reputable school and childcare facility that has been in b c mb operation in the Palm Desert since 1983. The center serves parents that are employed a o v by Marriott hotels. The facility provides a high level of care/instruction with some W a subsidized rates. The funding of the improvements will assist PDPPK in maintaining their current subsidy programs. to c .c � o -W If approved, the City Council with PDPPK, which will improvements performed. Submitted By: rtin Alvarez enior Management Analyst Approval: &4,Kll� Carlos Orteq#/� City Manager will authorize the City Manager to approve an agreement o require the facility to provide documentation of .. ti'P •' q � Departm nt Head: 9 Homer Croy d t, i c t ACM for Devel ment Services l * s " i yPPPP w � � 1 Paul Gibson o Finance Director G `DevServices'.Maihn AlvarezWbrd FdesiChddCare GrantsPOPresPreschool-Knde4arten Ooc Ir�V; Ki Ds 1WPDC PC 01&2� Mr. Phil Drell Community Development City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Drell, Presbyterian Preschool- ndergarten 4 7-321 Highway 74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-4360 Fax: (760) 772-0115 June 21, 2005 In regard to our previous conversations, I have put together a description of three projects, which are greatly needed to improve our school facility. Our school has a capacity for 90 students per day. It is our desire to provide a safe environment and quality educational experience at a cost that is reasonable for parents to pay. Estimated Cost 1. Classroom Improvements: • Painting the walls and ceilings 7,200.00 • New carpeting 5,000.00 • New tables (8 @ $200. Each) 1,600.00 • New chairs (30 @ $25 each) 750.00 • New storage units for students (8 different units) 2,500.00 • Bulletin boards (2 @ $100 each) 200.00 • Upgrading door handles for ease of use 8,294.12 Total: $23,544.12 2. Plumbing Upgrades: • Replacing worn out faucets • Replacing 3 sinks Total: $2,544.12 3. Playground Additions: • 4 Benches (Barco bench @ $200 each) 800.00 • Trees (5 small trees @ $200 each) 1,000.00 • Sand —redo sand area to make it deeper 500.00 • Climbing Structure & installation cost 7,575.54 • Replace rubber turf 709.67 Total: $ 10,585.21 Total for all projects is: $38,193.33 Excellence in early education... We would be grateful for any amount of money made available to us by the city to make needed improvements. We would like to be able to lower the cost of tuition to parents. Each year we provide many scholarships to needy families. Thank you for your interest and for your patience. Please find attached bids and pictures. If there is any further information that you find you need, please contact me at 568-4360, and I will be happy to provide it for you. Sincerely, `-�— 91UL 'Lra'LCA— JJan Garrard (Director)