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A SYNOPSIS OF
THE PROPOSAL
TO
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC.
FROM
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1967
This proposal covers the following essential and special programs of
recreation, social and cultural activities, physical education and
summer employment opportunities for the disadvantaged and elderly of
the City of Atlanta. The activities are in addition to normal City
projects and represent an extended effort possible only thru the
combined facilities of the City's "in-kind" contribution and cash
grants from Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc.
I. Develop an additional 12-14 playlots making a total of some 21,
and operate from June lst thru Labor Day. In addition, operate on an
annual basis, rented houses at 255 Dodd Ave., S. W.; 71 Little St.. S.W.;
and 141 Walnut Street. Additional indoor facilities will possibly be
obtained. Four locations will have portable swimming pools.
II. Operate the second annual "Operation Champ", beginning June 12
and running thru Labor Day. The program will entail providing
recreation supervision for 35-40 locations within the target area, using
school facilities, public housing projects and parks. Activities will
include games, arts and crafts,physical fitness and cultural tours to
various points of interest.
III. Operate a special water safety program at five municipal swimming
pools, in conjunction with Atlarta School system's physical education
department. This program will serve the disadvantaged children of the
community, operating from August 6 thru September 1. Regular pool
operations will cease August 27. It is essential that early approval be
given to this proposal in that a large number of personnel must be
recruited, equipment and supplies ordered and in-service training begun
for temporary staff.
IV. Continue restoration and begin operation of Atlanta Recreation
Camps, consisting of 55 acres of developed property on Lake Allatoona
near Acworth. The facility will be used July 3 - August 18 for resident
camping for disadvantaged children of our City; and, from August 18 -
August 25 for senior citizens of our community.
V. Extend hours of operation of established recreation programs ;using
existing recreation centers and facilities at 12 locations.
VI. Institute and operate, on an annual basis, organized recreation
programs in three Atlanta public housing authority high-rise apartne nts
for the elderly. Namely Antoine Graves Homes, John O. Chiles Homes,
and Palmer House.
VII. Begin development of the 473 acre Atlanta Wilderness Camps, near
Cartersville on Lake Allatoona, serve.a threefold purpose; basic
development of land, including construction of trails, clearing of
undergrowth, ditching of roads etc.; provide meaningful and gainful
employment for neighborhood youth corps enrollees; provide healthy
recreation and a valuable outdoor experience for the enrollees.
SYNOPSIS OF BUDGETS
Cash Grant Requested City's In-kind
from EOA Contribution
Salaries 234,728.20 8,986.00
Employee benefits 7,595.90
Travel 57,340.00 2,500.00
Equipment 29,000.00 32,835.00
Games & Supplies 18,000.00 5,700.00
Administrative Exp. 47,877.34
Other Exp. 39,460.00 2,000.00
Space Cost & Rental 3,167.50 37,500.00
TOTAL $381,695.70 $144,952.24
GRAND TOTAL $541,765.29