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RESOLUTION NO. 20R-01-30: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR KABOOM! TO PROVIDE A PLAYGROUND BUILD GRANT AWARD TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IF SELECTED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER OF INTENT; PROVIDING THAT THE NEW PLAYGROUND WOULD BE INSTALLED AT WOLK PARK IF AWARDED; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
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Request Action:
The Parks and Leisure Services Department is requesting that the City Commission to approve the City Manager to sign the letter of intent for KaBOOM!
Need:
The Parks and Leisure Services Department has recognized a need for quality and variety of a KaBOOM! playground available to the community.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Parks and Leisure Services Department has been selected by KaBOOM! for screening for a playground build grant award. If awarded, the City of Parks and Leisure Services Department will receive a brand new playground at Wolk Park provided by KaBOOM! and partners, allowing PALS to further provide quality fundamental recreation experiences through building a brand new playground for the community, replaciing old worn and outdated playground equipment at a low cost to be most inclusive of the community.
Attachments:
Letter of Intent
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Through KaBOOM provide a brand new state of the art playground equipment at Wolk Park through corporate and community resources offered by the Parks and Leisure Services Department.
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [x] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[x] Increase participation in youth sports ...
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