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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for a Horace Mann Elementary School Playground Project.
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WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal for STAR grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program to assist the Horace Mann Parent Teacher Association with costs associated with their elementary school playground project; and
WHEREAS, the Horace Mann Parent Teacher Association raised $29,300 to date as matching funds for this project; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2014 the Neighborhood STAR Board rated this project a 3.1 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 $15,000 in grant financing through the Ward 3 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
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.