File #: 2024-0412    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 3/12/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/9/2024 Final action: 4/9/2024
Title: Commission District(s): 3 and 6 Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Grant Award DeKalb Memorial Park
Attachments: 1. DeKalb Memorial Park PP Grant 2024

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): 3 and 6

Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Grant Award DeKalb Memorial Park

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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis, Director RPCA

Phone Number: 404-371-2475

 

PURPOSE:

To accept a $44,857.70 Park Pride Community Building Grant for capital improvements at DeKalb Memorial Park; to accept $12,000 from the Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park; to allocate $16,428.85 from District 3 Reserve for Appropriations account 09130.579002.272.0000.0000 and $16,428.85 from District 6 Reserve for Appropriations account 09130.579002.272.0000.0000 and setup a new DeKalb Memorial Park project in the RPCA Grants organization.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

This grant is designated for the installation of additional playground elements at DeKalb Memorial Park. The playground equipment will provide additional recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The total project budget is $89,715.40 and will be funded by:

 

Park Pride                                                                                    $44,857.70

Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park:                     $12,000.00

District 3 Appropriations                                          $16,428.85

District 6 Appropriations                                          $16,428.85

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Grant funds $44,857.70

Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park $12,000

District 3 Reserve for Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) - $16,428.85

District 6 Reserve for Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) - $16,428.85

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To accept a $44,857.70 Park Pride Community Building Grant for capital improvements at DeKalb Memorial Park; to accept $12,000 from the Friends of DeKalb Memorial Park; to allocate $16,428.85 from District 3 Reserve for Appropriations account 09130.579002.272.0000.0000 and $16,428.85 from District 6 Reserve for Appropriations account 09130.579002.272.0000.0000 and setup a new DeKalb Memorial Park project in the RPCA Grants organization; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to complete the project.