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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500 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 |
Support for Summer Adventure Series |
$5,000 |
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Community Action Duluth |
Mechanics that Mentor Event |
$5,000 |
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Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores |
Duluth Traverse Trail Maintenance |
$5,000 |
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Friends of Dog Parks |
Benches at Observation Dog Park |
$1,500 |
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GND Development Alliance |
GND Recreation Sport Court |
$5,000 |
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Northland Paddlers Alliance |
Community Family and Youth Paddling Events |
$4,000 |
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Portman Recreation Association |
Portman Hockey Rink Improvement Project |
$5,000 |
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The Hills Youth and Family Services |
Hillside Basketball Program |
$5,000 |
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Western Duluth Little League |
Trail and accessibility Improvements Behind Wade Stadium |
$5,000 |
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Wheels on Trails Organization |
All May Experience Duluth Outside Events |
$5,000 |
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Woodland Amateur Hockey Association |
Upper Rink Boards |
$5,000 |
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YMCA Duluth |
Youth Outdoors- Duluth Adventure Series |
$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 May 10, 2017, the commission reviewed and voted to recommend the organizations and disbursements authorized by this resolution.