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Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $60,000 to reflect funds received from the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for the Pig’s Eye Park project.
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WHEREAS, on September 15, 2023, the Neighborhood STAR Board approved proposals for STAR grant financing through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to support various items at the entrance to Pig’s Eye Park, including a satellite restroom, directional signage, kiosk/information sign at trailhead, aggregate-base parking, and site furnishings; and
WHEREAS, construction of said items at Pig’s Eye Park will positively impact residents in Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, due to the community significance of this amenity improvement project, a waiver to City Council approved Neighborhood STAR Guidelines is being recommended to eliminate the required $1 for $1 match of non-city resources; and
WHEREAS, Council Ward 7 has authorized the City of Saint Paul’s Department of Parks and Recreation to act on their behalf; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of this activity by providing grant financing up to $60,000 to the Department of Parks and Recreation and Friends of Pig’s Eye to add signage and improve the surface of the parking lot at Pig’s Eye Park; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation agrees to administer said funds for the improvements at the Pig’s Eye Park project; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Parks and Recreation to accept said funds and to amend the financing and spending budget for the project in the amount of $60,000; 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 $60,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sai...
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