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Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $3,360,000 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Legacy. (To be withdrawn)
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WHEREAS, Como Legacy is a registered not-for-profit organization formed to promote, support, preserve and enhance the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory; and
WHEREAS, the Como Legacy's mission is to advance Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as a destination where people from all walks of life can gather, learn and enjoy the natural world; and
WHEREAS, Como Legacy is donating an additional $3,360,000 to support and enhance the Japanese Garden and the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to establish new budgets in the Grant Fund to receive the projected contribution and donation revenues of $322,894.69 for the Public Engagement, $128,427.15 for the Music in Nature, $635,174.31 for the EdZooCation Programs, $525,387.82 for the Special Exhibits, $1,003,103.93 for the Habitat Preservation, $745,012.10 for the Garden Renewals; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.01 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation, funds of $3,360,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2024 budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul approves these amendments to the 2024 budget, and thanks Como Friends for its ongoing support.