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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $5,000 DONATION FROM BRAD JOHNSON FOR PHASE I RIVERSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept a $5,000 donation from Brad Johnson for Phase I park improvements at Riverside Park, said funds to be deposited into 452-030-4660-HANDHTAX-1527-13 (Tourism & Recreational Projects, Finance, Gifts and Donations, Neighborhood Parks - Riverside Park).
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city hereby thanks Brad Johnson for his donation and continued support.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Brad Johnson. These funds will support Phase I park improvements at Riverside Park. Riverside Park is one of thirteen small parks that are slated to be restored as part of the St. Louis River Corridor Initiative with $90,000 of project costs covered by the half and half tourism tax and at least $10,000 contributed by the community via cash donations, in-kind volunteer hours, and in-kind donation of materials. This donation serves as a portion of the match requirement for Riverside Park.