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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for a memorial bench in memory of Ray Sammons in Arlington Arkwright Dog Park.
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WHEREAS, on August 8, 2012 the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to assist the Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council in purchasing and installing a bench in the Arlington Arkwright Dog Park in memory of Ray Sammons; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 4.69 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 $1,000 in grant financing through the Ward 5 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
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 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.