HomeMy WebLinkAbout131203 Tier IV-Info for CSETO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Staff
DATE: November 26, 2013
SUBJECT: Tier IV: Life-Long Learning Council Contributions
The purpose of this hand-out memorandum is to provide additional information regarding the proposed
additional funding of Tier IV Life-Long Learning program. Staff has proposed that applications would be
accepted from December 4 -27th, with staff recommendations completed for the January 21st Council
meeting. Then applications for the 2015 budget cycle would follow the same schedule as all other
Council contributions for annual requests, normally due at the end of June.
Criteria for staff evaluation of funding will include the following considerations:
• The applicant provides a multi-year financial plan demonstrating that the program(s) is designed
to become successful.
• The applicant demonstrates how the program(s) fit the overall Council goals
- Improve economic vitality
- Grow a balanced community
- Improve the quality of the experience
- Develop future leadership
• The program(s) would enhance leadership skills, foster the Council’s strategic objective of a
health and wellness reputation for Vail, provide opportunities for intellectual dialogues, problem
solving around current issues and reinforce the fabric of the Vail community.
• The program(s) is aligned with the Vail brand.
• The program(s) will be effectively marketed.
• The applicant has demonstrated expertise in the program content and execution.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Provide feedback on staff’s proposed application process and criteria for this category of Council
contributions. Staff has also included a draft of the Tier IV funding application (see Attachment A).