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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $800, from the North End Community Foundation, to be used for the Halloween party at the McDonough Recreation Center.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation, through recreation centers and programs, offers many events, classes, and activities for youth and families in the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the North End Community Foundation is a non-profit in the North End focused on supporting the North End Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the North End Community Foundation wishes to donate $800 for use in 2026 to enhance youth programming within the City of Saint Paul at McDonough Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, funding will be used to support youth programming at McDonough Recreation Center, and in particular, the McDonough Recreation Center Halloween Party; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to accept said donation for the McDonough Halloween party; and
WHEREAS, there is no required match of these funds by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this cash donation has a public purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept said $800 from the North End Community Foundation to support Recreation Services programming, and thanks them for their generous donation.