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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):
Organization
Project
Award
Chester Bowl Improvement Club
Purchase of Helmets
$5,000
Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores
Duluth Traverse Trail Maintenance
$5,000
Duluth Climbers Coalition
Community Climbing Events
$4,800
GND Development Alliance
Community Garden
$5,000
Hartley Nature Center
Hartley Park Stewardship: Awareness & Education
$5,000
Lincoln Park Business Group
19th Ave. West & Superior Street Corner park rejuvenation
$5,000
Neighbors of Lower Chester Park
NOLCP Community Use Project
$4,300
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 No...
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