Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, District 4
Subject: Commitment of $800,000 for the Development of the Los Robles Ronald McNair Sports for All Hub
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) A commitment in an amount not to exceed $800,000 of General Funds to support the development of the Los Robles Ronald McNair Sports for All Hub Project to expand recreational, athletic, and community resources for youth and families in District 4 and throughout the region; and
B) The County Executive, or designee(s), in consultation with the County Attorney, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and any related documents with the Ravenswood City School District, the City of East Palo, the Bay Area Sports Hub Coalition and/or designated implementing partner(s) to support project development, construction, and programming.
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BACKGROUND:
The Ronald McNair Sports for All Hub Project ("Project") represents a transformative public-private collaboration among the Ravenswood City School District, the City of East Palo Alto, and the Bay Area Sports Hub Coalition, a regional partnership supported by professional sports organizations, philanthropic groups, and local governments. The goal is to expand equitable access to high-quality sports and wellness facilities across the Bay Area.
The Project will be located on the shared campus of Los Robles Magnet Academy and Ronald McNair Academy, serving more than 800 students and thousands of community members in East Palo Alto and surrounding neighborhoods. The Project aims to create a community-led and community-owned sports space that provides safe, year-round access to athletic programs, youth leadership opportunities, and wellness resources.
Through a coordinated partnership among local government, education, and nonprofit organizations, the Project will deliver sustainable recreation and wellness opp...
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