Board approves direct appropriation for Water Walkers summer and after-school program

Board members considered a direct appropriation from Metro Council to fund Water Walkers, a partner organization that provides summer and after-school programming. Trustees said Water Walkers has been a partner for multiple years and described the group'9s lake-based programming for students; one speaker said this year will be the partner'9s sixth year.

A motion to approve the appropriation was moved, discussion was brief and the board indicated support. A board member commented that they had visited Water Walkers'9 web site and were enthusiastic about the program. The transcript records board consensus to approve the appropriation and a note of appreciation for the partner.

The board did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript excerpt provided; staff will complete contract paperwork and forward the item as required.