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Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,987,150 to reflect additional 2024 funding expected from Como Friends.
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WHEREAS, Como Friends 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 Friends' 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 Friends is donating an additional $1,987,150 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 $15,000 for the Floor Scrubber, $1,650 for the Snow Pups, $6,500 for the Donation Boxes, $120,000 for the Path Replacement, $5,000 for the Education Door Access, $20,000 for the Compost Revival, $10,000 for the Bike Parking, $81,000 for the Orchid Room Vent, $40,000 for the Greenhouse Shade, $4,000 for the Play Days Fountain Repair, $18,000 for the Conservatory Entrance, $4,000 for the Old Barn Auto Workers, $10,000 for the Hoofstock Yards, $20,000 for the Utility Vehicle Primates, $20,000 for the Additional Shade Options at Como Harbor, $30,000 Como Harbor Seal Door, $20,000 for the Camera Como Harbor, $48,000 for the 2025 AP Contingency Fund, $54,000 for the Project Manager, $1,460,000 for the Large Cat Project; 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 $1,987,150 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.
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