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La Jente Boxing seeks city support for fundraiser and a concrete slab to expand youth program
Summary
La Jente Boxing, a long-running volunteer-run program, asked the council for guidance on event approvals and said proceeds from an August fundraiser would pay for a 20-by-80-foot concrete slab to expand training space; staff outlined the standard permitting path.
La Jente Boxing asked the Brawley City Council for help with an August fundraiser to support a new outdoor training slab and to confirm the permitting steps for using a city-owned building.
Pablo Cortez, a trainer at La Jente, said the nonprofit program has operated since 1991 in a city-owned building and currently serves about 55 to 65 kids. He said the club must turn away children because of space and volunteer-staffing limits and plans a boxing show on Aug. 2 as a fundraiser to pour a 20-by-80-foot concrete slab on the east side of the Elks Memorial Building. Cortez gave a preliminary estimate of about $4,000 to $5,000 for the concrete work and said insurance for events registered with USA Boxing is provided by that sanctioning body at $2 million of coverage.
Cortez said his May event drew roughly 250 to 350 people and raised funds for travel and program costs. He asked whether the council could consider waiving fees for use of city facilities for the fundraiser. City staff said the usual process requires a formal request and council approval when fee waivers are sought; staff directed Cortez to submit the standard application and paperwork.
The council and staff also discussed logistical support such as scheduling, public-safety coordination, and potential fee-waiver procedures. Emphasizing the program’s youth benefits, council members encouraged Cortez to submit the required forms. “You have to submit your request like you always do,” a staff member said, adding that the city will work through the regular review and approval process.
La Jente trainers also described program rules: participants must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average; parents complete medical and liability forms; and volunteer coaches coordinate with schools to monitor participant behavior.
Cortez invited the council and staff to his Aug. 2 show and said the fundraiser proceeds would be earmarked for the slab and program travel expenses.
