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Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for new playground equipment.
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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 purchase and installation of new playground equipment at the Church of St. Bernards and the St. Paul campus of Prodeo Academy; and
WHEREAS, matching funds of $130,631 were pledged for this project; and
WHEREAS, this new play equipment will positively impact Saint Paul’s North End community; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 3.8 on a scale from 1 (low)
to 5 (high); 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 $35,000 in grant financing through the Ward 5 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.