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File #: RES PH 20-169    Version: 1
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 8/19/2020
Title: Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds in the amount of $12,500 from the Capitol Region Watershed District’s (CRWD) Partner Grants program, authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with the CRWD in compliance with all applicable laws, and amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $12,500 to reflect funds received for the Parks Ambassadors program.
Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen
Ward: Capitol Region Watershed District Grant, Parks Ambassador Program
Attachments: 1. Parks Ambassadors CRWD Grant Bud Res FS Sheet, 2. Parks Ambassador Program Grant CRWD Partner Agree $12500

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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds in the amount of $12,500 from the Capitol Region Watershed District’s (CRWD) Partner Grants program, authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with the CRWD in compliance with all applicable laws, and amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $12,500 to reflect funds received for the Parks Ambassadors program.

 

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WHEREAS, by CF #20-304, the Department of Parks and Recreation applied for and has been awarded $12,500 from the Capitol Region Watershed District’s Partner Grants program; and

 

WHEREAS, the required match will be met with in-kind staff time and van transportation already designated for the project; and

 

WHEREAS, the District and the City of Saint Paul intends to provide 15 outings to engage youth, adults, and families from underserved communities in water quality education programs; and

 

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is a public purpose in providing programs that engage youth, adults, and families from underserved communities in water quality education programs and that acceptance of the grant funding will enable implementation of said education programs; and

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to accept said funding and amend the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $12,500; 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 $12,500 in excess of those estimated in the current Grant Budget; now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul Council authorizes acceptance of the grant funds and approves these amendments for the Grant Budget; and, be it

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper City officials are authorized to execute the grant agreement accepting the funds.

 

 

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