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Board approves youth free-entry program at Kaliseum and grant-funded equipment purchase
Summary
Commissioners approved free weekday youth entry to the Kaliseum (Mon–Fri, 3:00–5:30 PM) from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 20, 2026 reimbursed by a Community Policing Grant, and approved a budget resolution to buy youth equipment reimbursed by a Community Grant. Both motions passed 6-0, 1 absent.
The Board approved two related items aimed at expanding youth access to the Kaliseum. First, a motion by Commissioner Scott Matley authorized free entry for youth 18 and under Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, effective Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 20, 2026, with fees reimbursed by the Community Policing Grant. The motion passed by roll call 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Second, the Board approved Budget Resolution 2024-43, moved by Commissioner Jeff Sieting, to purchase equipment for youth activities with reimbursement from the Community Grant. That motion also passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent. The minutes state the reimbursements will come from the named grants but do not specify dollar amounts, the exact equipment to be purchased, or reporting requirements for grant reimbursement.
Board members framed the measures as ways to increase youth programming and participation at the Kaliseum. The minutes do not record public comment on these items or detailed budget lines; implementation steps such as procurement timelines and responsible administrative contacts were not specified.
