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File #: 20R-3587    Version: 1 Name: KaBOOM! Letter of Intent
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/21/2020 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 1/27/2020 Final action: 1/27/2020
Title: 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).
Attachments: 1. RES-20R_01-30-KABOOM Grant Letter of Intent.pdf, 2. AR 20R-01-30, 3. 2019 Self-Insured LOI Cover Letter Lauderhill.pdf
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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fundamental recreation experiences through building a brand new playground for the community, replaciing old worn and outdated playground equipment at a low cost to be most inclusive of the community.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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