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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,150 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 chairlift slip tester and ten radios
$5,000
Morgan Park Smithville Community Club
Purchase lawnmower and trailer
$5,000
The Hills Youth & Family Services
Purchase smartboard and bike rack for Washington Center
$5,000
Northern Expressions Arts Collective
Community potluck at Harrison Park
$1,500
Welch Center Inc.
Expansion of winter youth programming
$5,000
Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance
Trail signage at Ely's Peak
$5,000
St. Louis River Alliance
Develop SLR estuary water trail map materials
$5,000
Superior Hiking Trail Association
Create & install trail signage along SHT loops
$3,150
Ecolibrium3
Install semi-permanent interpretive kiosks at Lincoln Park
$1,500
Duluth Climbers Coalition
ADA trail loop at Quarry Park
$5,000
Piedmont Heights Amateur Hockey Association
Kitchen Renovations
$5,000
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the disbursement of grant funds from the parks fund neighborhood grants 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 trails system. Organizations seeking funds must complete an application process facilitated by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. A...
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