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Approving the use of Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program funds for the construction of Tuj Lub Courts at Duluth and Case Recreation Center.
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WHEREAS, on May 27, 2015 the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department for $40,000
in STAR Year-Round Program funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is requesting funding for capital improvements associated with the design and construction of Tuj Lub courts at Duluth and Case Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, the proposal will make a considerable difference citywide by meeting the demand from the community by adding the first Tuj Lub courts within the city; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood STAR Board rated the proposal highly, with a 4.78 out of 5 rating; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of this activity by providing a $40,000 grant through the 2015 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; and
WHEREAS, as this proposal is of substantial community significance, a waiver of the STAR Guideline regarding the required dollar for dollar match of total STAR grant dollars is recommended; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate City officials to execute the necessary grant documents to implement this Resolution; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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.