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Council declines immediate approval for Zion Church to run after-school programs in city facilities; members cite fairness and liability concerns
Summary
Zion Church asked to use the community center for weekly children’s programs (dance, skills club, Awana). The council considered a consensus request to allow use of city space free of charge in exchange for the programs, but the proposal failed amid concerns about fairness, liability, background checks and enterprise-room revenue.
Zion Church requested use of Glenarden city facilities to host weekly after-school programs for children, proposing to provide dance classes, a skills club and Awana sessions and to offer them at no charge to Glenarden residents.
Council discussion focused on which city space would be appropriate, oversight and staffing costs, background checks for volunteers, insurance and fairness to other community organizations. Councilwoman Jones noted…
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