Title
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $68,767.50, for the Pedro Park project.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is developing a new park at the old Pedro Luggage site; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the amount of $68,767.50 in the Community Development Block Grant Program (“CDBG Program”) to support the Pedro Park project; and
WHEREAS, funds would be used to create a new park in place of the old Pedro Luggage building; and
WHEREAS, the Department wishes to accept said funds and amend the financing and spending plan for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation, funds of $68,767.50 in excess of those estimated in the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council, upon recommendation of the Mayor and the advice of the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that $68,767.50 is available for appropriation in the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, and said 2023 budget, is heretofore adopted by the Council, is hereby amended as attached.
Financial Analysis
See Attachment
CIB Recommendation
The St. Paul Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee reviewed this request on June 10, 2023 and recommended approval.