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Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, to accept two portable basketball hoop donations (valued at $1,000) from Dick’s Sporting Goods, to support the youth basketball programming at multiple recreation centers and passive parks.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department, through recreation sports programs, offers many events, games, and activities for youth and families in the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the basketball hoop donation, if accepted, will allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to promote basketball programming in multiple locations and enhance our youth basketball leagues in Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Dick’s Sporting Goods wishes to donate two portable basketball hoops for use in 2025 to enhance our youth basketball program within Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to accept the basketball hoop donation, valued at $1,000 from Dick’s Sporting Goods, to support youth activities and programing across the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul finds that this basketball hoop donation has a public purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the basketball hoop donation and thanks Dick’s Sporting Goods for their generous donation.