Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 2 and 6
Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. $50,000 Grant Award - Frazier Rowe
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Information Contact: Christopher Bass
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
To accept a $50,000 Park Pride Community Building Grant to replace the existing playground, and set-up a new Frazier Rowe project in RPCA’s grants organization.
NEED/IMPACT:
This grant is designated for the installation of playground equipment at Frazier Rowe Park. The playground will provide additional recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The grant will be matched with $12,000 from the Friends of Frazier Rowe Park and $232,000 from SPLOST category 3C, totaling $294,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Park Pride Grant Building Grant - $50,000
Friends Group - $12,000
SPLOST I - $232,000 - (104789-80653-541200-602007)
Total - $294,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To accept a $50,000 Park Pride Building Grant for capital improvements at Frazier Rowe Park; and set-up a new Frazier Rowe Park project in RPCA’s grant organization and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to complete the project.