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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARKS FOUNDATION GRANT FY2022 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,981 FOR PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept and execute the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Foundation Grant contract agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the MRPF for the purchase of curling equipment to be used in City parks in an amount not to exceed $3,981, with said funds to be deposited into 205-130-1219-4270 (Parks Fund, Community Resources, Parks Operating, Other Grants).
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to accept the money and financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure program delivery aligns with goals and objectives of the project. The City will meet the required match through in kind services, which include staff time to facilitate the programs, additional equipment purchases, equipment replacements, labor cost to maintain ice, and promotional material costs.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes application to and acceptance of a Minnesota Recreation and Parks Foundation Grant in an amount not to exceed $3981. The funds will be used to purchase curling equipment to conduct curling programming and events in parks. Curling is a sport that involves many barriers to participation including expensive equipment, membership requirements, knowledge, and skill. This grant will lower those barriers by providing free, neighborhood-based curling activities for a wide range of ages and ability levels with no expectation or requirement of prior experience, knowledge, or skill.