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Merced parks director touts $180,000 pact to make youth flag football and basketball free
Summary
Parks Director Chris Jensen told the commission the department signed an agreement with Merced City School District worth about $180,000 this fiscal year to cover staff and supplies for TK–6 flag football and basketball, allowing students to participate without fees.
Chris Jensen, parks and community services director for the city of Merced, told the Parks and Recreation Commission that the department entered an agreement with the Merced City School District to cover staffing and some supplies for TK–6 flag football and basketball. "This contract is approximately $180,000 for this fiscal year," Jensen said, adding the funds will allow student participation to be offered free of charge.
The contract, Jensen said, covers program…
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