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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,150 FROM THE PARKS FUND NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the city council hereby authorizes the disbursement of grant funds from the parks fund neighborhood grant program to the following organizations in the following amounts, and further authorizes the proper city officials to execute a grant agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as exhibit A, with each organization receiving said funds from 205-130-1219-5439 (Parks Fund, Community Resources, Parks Operating, Special Projects and Events):
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Organization |
Project |
Award |
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Chester Bowl Improvement Club |
Purchase chairlift slip tester and ten radios |
$5,000 |
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Morgan Park Smithville Community Club |
Purchase lawnmower and trailer |
$5,000 |
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The Hills Youth & Family Services |
Purchase smartboard and bike rack for Washington Center |
$5,000 |
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Northern Expressions Arts Collective |
Community potluck at Harrison Park |
$1,500 |
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Welch Center Inc. |
Expansion of winter youth programming |
$5,000 |
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Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance |
Trail signage at Ely’s Peak |
$5,000 |
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St. Louis River Alliance |
Develop SLR estuary water trail map materials |
$5,000 |
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Superior Hiking Trail Association |
Create & install trail signage along SHT loops |
$3,150 |
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Ecolibrium3 |
Install semi-permanent interpretive kiosks at Lincoln Park |
$1,500 |
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Duluth Climbers Coalition |
ADA trail loop at Quarry Park |
$5,000 |
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Piedmont Heights Amateur Hockey Association |
Kitchen Renovations |
$5,000 |
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the disbursement of grant funds from the parks fund neighborhood grants program. Grant monies are intended to provide funding for neighborhood-based park enhancements, recreation services, recreation equipment and supplies, improvements, and programs on Duluth’s parks, recreation and trails system. Organizations seeking funds must complete an application process facilitated by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. A committee of foundation staff, parks and recreation commissioners, a city councilor, and city staff were invited to review the applications and provide recommendations to the parks and recreation commission. At its meeting on November 8, 2017, the commission reviewed and voted to recommend the organizations and disbursements authorized by this resolution.