Title
Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a grant from Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) in the amount of $9,750 to support volunteer programming in the area of natural resources.
Body
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy is a Minnesota non profit organization 501(c)(3), whose mission is to enhance and expand parks and recreational opportunities throughout Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy supports the Department of Parks and Recreation goals of promoting active lifestyles, vibrant places and a vital environment; and
WHEREAS, through an existing local partnership with REI, the Conservancy and the Department of Parks and Recreation were extended an opportunity to submit a grant proposal; and
WHEREAS, REI, through the Saint Paul conservancy, has awarded $9,750 to support volunteer programming within the natural resources section of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation wishes to accept these grant proceeds; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes the proper City officials to enter this grant agreement and accept the funding.
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