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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COMPANIES TO CLASSROOMS, DULUTH FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE GRANT RECREATION CENTER FOR OPERATION OF ITS SERVICES.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute a three-year license agreement, substantially the same as the agreement attached as Exhibit 1, with Companies to Classrooms, Duluth, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, for the exclusive use of the Grant Recreation Center.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a three-year license agreement with Companies to Classrooms, Duluth ("Companies to Classrooms") for the exclusive use of the Grant Recreation Center for operation of its services. Grant Recreation Center is located at 901 East 11th Street.
Companies to Classrooms is an all-volunteer organization that addresses two issues in the community: enhancing children's education and reducing items dumped in landfills. Companies to Classrooms operates a store for teachers that is stocked with new and gently used items that are donated by businesses, organizations, and individuals-all of these items are free to teachers. The teachers use the supplies from the store in their classrooms and with their students. Companies to Classrooms serves teachers and students in grades Pre-K through 12th in 14 school districts in the Duluth and Superior area. Companies to Classrooms was previously located in the Historic Central High School building, but is being displaced to the upcoming sale of the building.
The City previously closed the Grant Recreation Center to the public. The City has been willing to allow an organization or group to use the building on the condition that the organization is responsible for all costs associated with its use. In consideration of this agreement, Companies to Classrooms will be responsible for all operational responsibilities and costs of the building, including but not l...
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