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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 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):
Organization Project Award
Chester Bowl Improvement Club Purchase of ski equipment $3,000
Hartley Nature Center Purchase benches/trash receptacle $5,000
Riverside Community Club Purchase site furnishings $5,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Movies in the Park Support $5,000
Autism Society of Minnesota Northland Social Skills Classes $1,000
Wheels on Trails Four Outdoor Events $5,000
Congdon Park Recreation Construct players box $5,000
Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance Install two permanent mounting blocks $1,000
Courage Kenny Foundation Repair boardwalk and purchase hoyer lift $5,000
Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Lester-Amity Chalet Improvements $5,000
Neighbors of Lower Chester Park Playground installation $5,000
Woodland Amateur Hockey Enclosed penalty boxes $5,000
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes disbursement of grant funds from the park fund neighborhood grant 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 trail 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 May 9, 2018, the commission reviewed and voted to recommends the organizations and disbursements authorized by this resolution.