Staff recommend that City Council accept the generous donation from Mark Nicholson in the amount of $1,000 for the Youth and Senior Scholarship Fund.

The Billings Parks & Recreation Youth & Senior Scholarship Fund provides youth and senior adults in our community access to recreational programs for individuals and families who may not otherwise be able to afford them. These scholarships provide participants with exposure to positive experiences, social connections, and active lifestyles.  Through our programs, children and senior adults are given the opportunity to gain and refine life skills, improve health and wellness, and develop positive personal and social connections. All of the donations to this fund go directly to support scholarships for Billings’ youth and senior adults.

Council policy requires that any donation exceeding $500 be approved by City Council.  City Council is being asked to accept a $1000 donation from Mark Nicholson to help provide financial assistance to low-income children and seniors with activity registrations and swimming pool passes.

There will be no additional fiscal impacts to the City's General Fund.

Users of PRPL Recreation programs

City Council may:
Approve the donation of $1,000 from Mark Nicholson to the Youth and Senior Scholarship Fund; or,
Not approve the donation,