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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,100 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 funds, amounts to be payable from fund 205-130-1219-5439 (parks, community resources, parks operating, special projects and events):
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Organization |
Project |
Award |
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Chester Bowl Improvement Club |
Purchase of Helmets |
$5,000 |
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Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores |
Duluth Traverse Trail Maintenance |
$5,000 |
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Duluth Climbers Coalition |
Community Climbing Events |
$4,800 |
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GND Development Alliance |
Community Garden |
$5,000 |
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Hartley Nature Center |
Hartley Park Stewardship: Awareness & Education |
$5,000 |
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Lincoln Park Business Group |
19th Ave. West & Superior Street Corner park rejuvenation |
$5,000 |
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Neighbors of Lower Chester Park |
NOLCP Community Use Project |
$4,300 |
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YMCA - Duluth |
Outdoor Collaborative: Nature Backpacks & Events |
$5,000 |
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the disbursement of grant funds from the parks fund neighborhood grants program. Neighborhood grants program monies are intended to provide funding for neighborhood-based park enhancements and recreation services on Duluth’s parks, recreation, and trails system for parks and recreation equipment, supplies, improvements, and programs. Organizations seeking funds must complete an application process facilitated by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. A committee of foundation board members, 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 9, 2016, the commission reviewed and voted to recommend the organizations and disbursements authorized by this resolution.