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Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for a Battle Creek skate ramp.
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WHEREAS, on June 17, 2022, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for costs associated with the Saint Paul Parks Department’s purchase and installation of a new skate ramp at the Battle Creek Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, matching funds of $4,000 were pledged to this project; and
WHEREAS, this new skate ramp will positively impact Saint Paul’s Battle Creek neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 3.3 on a scale from 1 (low)
to 5 (high); and
WHEREAS, due to the community significance of this project, a waiver to Neighborhood STAR Guidelines requiring a $1 for $1 match on all grant funding is being recommended; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of these activities by providing up to $12,500 in grant financing through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; now be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate City officials to execute the necessary grant documents to implement this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, staff of the Department of Planning and Economic Development are further authorized and directed to proceed with all other actions necessary to implement this Resolution.