CC Resolution 2007-065
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPANDED YMCA FACILITY IN
RANCHO MIRAGE
WHEREAS, early onset diabetes is an emerging national health crisis, due in
substantial part to lack of youth fitness; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has for more than 100 years been a national leader in
promoting healthy minds, bodies and spirits through an array of fitness programs
and facilities including gyms, courts and swimming pools, and perhaps most
notably, the invention of volleyball and basketball; and
WHEREAS, The Family YMCA of the Desert has for 25 years provided value-
based programs for youth and families throughout the Coachella Valley regardless
of economic background or an ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, The Family YMCA of the Desert currently maintains and
promotes quality childcare programs in La Quinta serving our valley's youths and
families: and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for an expanded facility to compliment
and support programs in La Quinta, while reaching valley-wide to more youth in
need through a full range of family oriented fitness prowamming; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this need, the City of Rancho Mirage has
offered land and financial assistance to the YMCA valued at $7.25 million for the
creation of our Valley's first truly regional YMCA facility; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has indicated that the Mid-Valley YMCA will require
signifioant partnership and cooperation from all the communities in which the
YMCA serves youth and families;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. The City of La Quinta wholeheartedly applauds City of Rancho Mirage's
generous offer of land and financial assistance for the proposed mid-valley facility,
and
Resolution No. 2007.
Support of Expanded YMCA Facility
Adopted: July 17. 2007
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2. The City of La Quinta supports the development of this facility.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 17th, day of July, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
VERONICA J. M TECINQ, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, Californi~
(City Seal) . .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. K TH JENSON, City Attorney
City 0 a Quinta, California