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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):
Organization
Project
Award
Chester Bowl Improvement Club
Support for Summer Adventure Series
$5,000
Community Action Duluth
Mechanics that Mentor Event
$5,000
Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores
Duluth Traverse Trail Maintenance
$5,000
Friends of Dog Parks
Benches at Observation Dog Park
$1,500
GND Development Alliance
GND Recreation Sport Court
$5,000
Northland Paddlers Alliance
Community Family and Youth Paddling Events
$4,000
Portman Recreation Association
Portman Hockey Rink Improvement Project
$5,000
The Hills Youth and Family Services
Hillside Basketball Program
$5,000
Western Duluth Little League
Trail and accessibility Improvements Behind Wade Stadium
$5,000
Wheels on Trails Organization
All May Experience Duluth Outside Events
$5,000
Woodland Amateur Hockey Association
Upper Rink Boards
$5,000
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 faci...
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