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Committee approves $200,000 Stop the Violence transfer for McKinley Recreation programming
Summary
Committee gave an affirmative recommendation to transfer $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to Parks and Recreation for staffing and supplies at McKinley Recreation Center, while members urged tracking allocations and targeting funds to violence‑prevention populations.
The committee recommended approval of Bill 7‑73, a resolution transferring $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to the Department of Parks and Recreation to support out‑of‑school and summer programming at McKinley Recreation Center.
Sponsor and supporters framed the transfer as an immediate way to expand after‑school and senior programming at a city facility. Council President Lavelle cautioned that the Stop the Violence funds are intended to target interventions for populations at highest risk of violent offending, but he said he would support the transfer while urging future allocations to reflect data and targeted programming.
Multiple members said they supported both investing in neighborhood rec centers and developing a stronger allocation plan from the Stop the Violence steering committee. The committee issued an affirmative recommendation on the resolution; staff said the Stop the Violence steering committee is preparing allocation plans and that final program details will be provided as the funds are distributed.
