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Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $40,000 to reflect additional funding received from the Berglund Family and Cedarwood Foundations for restoration of the historic Schiffman Fountain in Como Regional Park.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation manages and maintains ornamental sculptures and fountains in the park system, including the historic Schiffman Fountain in Como Regional Park; and
WHEREAS; this beloved sculpture and fountain has fallen into disrepair and is in need of an extensive restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Berglund Family and Cedarwood Foundations is providing $40,000 to support the restoration of the historic Schiffman Fountain in Como Regional Park; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to establish a new budget in the Grant Fund to receive the contribution revenue of $40,000 and establish a spending plan for this funding; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.01 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are available for appropriation, funds of $40,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2018 budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul approves these amendments to the 2018 budget and thanks the Berglund Family and Cedarwood Foundations for their generous donation.
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