Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): 5 and 7
Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Grant Award Biffle Park
Body
Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis, Director RPCA
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
To accept a $50,000.00 Park Pride Community Building Grant for capital improvements at Biffle Park; and setup a new Biffle Park project in the RPCA grants organization.
NEED/IMPACT:
This grant is designated for the installation of playground equipment at Biffle Park. The playground will provide additional recreation opportunities for the surrounding community. The total project budget is $325,798.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Park Pride Grant Fund - $50,000.00
SPLOST I - $275,798.00
Total - $325,798.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To accept a $50,000.00 Park Pride Community Building Grant for capital improvements at Biffle Park; and setup a new Biffle Park project in the RPCA grants organization: and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to complete the project.