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Accepting new play equipment and playground renovation at Dunning playground through KaBOOM! and enter into a partner agreement as necessary to accept and implement this project on behalf of the City.
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WHEREAS, KaBOOM! is a non-profit organization that manages and coordinates community-built playground improvements on behalf of its funding partners and procures playground equipment for installation; and
WHEREAS, KaBOOM! has agreed to coordinate the renovation of the Dunning playground through its program, which will culminate in a one-day community build day; and
WHEREAS, KaBOOMS!’s involvement will allow for installation of new play equipment at the Dunning play area for the enjoyment of all residents; and
WHEREAS, the City and KaBOOM! have worked together to create the attached agreement (Exhibit A),understanding that the City will make payment in an amount not to exceed $17,000 to KaBOOM! that will be used towards KaBOOM!'s procurement of playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, costs for necessary site preparation will be provided out of the Parks and Recreation Operations and CIB Play Area funds; and
WHEREAS, required provisions for the build day volunteers including: food, water, and restroom facilities will be provided by Recreation Administration funds; Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to make payment to KaBOOM! in an amount not to exceed $17,000; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to expend city funds on food and beverage purchases for staff and volunteers working the build day; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as may be necessary to accept and implement this project on behalf of the City.