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2015 Plum Creek Foundation Grant (NB)
This item requests approval by the City Commission for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) to accept a grant, if awarded, from the Plum Creek Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to offset the costs related to purchasing a shade structure for the Fred Cone Park Playground.
Explanation
The Fred Cone Park playground is heavily used during both the winter and summer months. Through a grant opportunity from the Plum Creek Foundation, PRCA seeks to enhance visitors' experiences at this facility by installing a shade structure over the playground at the park. A shade structure will provide much-needed protection from harmful UV rays and could help to prevent heat-related illnesses during warm weather activities of our park visitors. This special outdoor project will give a new look to the park, while giving the users a more comfortable and much safer outdoor experience.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact related to this grant application request. No funding match is required.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the request to accept a grant, if awarded, from the Plum Creek Foundation to offset the costs related to purchasing a shade structure for the Fred Cone Park playground; and 2) if the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement and other related grant documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.