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Council advances $25 registration fee for Safety City summer program aimed at incoming kindergartners
Summary
Council reviewed a resolution to set a $25 registration fee for a new Safety City program for children entering kindergarten; staff said the fee covers a small portion of startup materials and the program will partner with local police, fire and safety organizations.
Canal Winchester staff asked council on June 2 to set a $25 registration fee for a new Safety City program planned for August, a short instructional program to teach children entering kindergarten basic pedestrian, bicycle and water safety.
Parks staffer Miss Woodruff told council the program will partner with Fairfield County law enforcement, Madison Township police and fire, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and South Central Power for specialized presentations; Columbus Pool Management will assist with water-safety instruction. The city expects the program to be limited to about 50 students in its first year, with the fee intended to defray part of the startup cost; staff estimated initial set-up costs (for about 75 kids) near $9,300 for equipment such as a mock city tarp, bikes and road signs, excluding staff wages.
Council voted to move the resolution establishing the fee to full council for formal adoption.
Why it matters: Safety City is a common municipal program intended to introduce young children to street, bike and bus safety in a supervised, city-run format. The low fee is intended to keep the program accessible; staff said the first-year registration revenue will not fully cover equipment purchases.
Ending: The resolution was advanced to full council; staff said they will coordinate program logistics with the school district and other partners and bring the formal resolution forward for adoption.
