Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 2
Transfer of $8,000.00 from 2001 Parks Bond District 2 account 100585.80314.541200.06.600020 to fund a Park Pride grant match for Briarlake Forest Park
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Information Contact: Jeff Rader, Commissioner, District 2
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To transfer $8,000.00 from 2001 Parks Bond District 2 account 100585.80314.541200.06.600020 to fund a grant match for Briarlake Forest Park.
NEED/IMPACT:
This funding is needed to match a grant secured by the Friends of Briarlake Forest Park. The Friends of Briarlake Forest Park were successful in securing a $10,000.00 Park Pride grant to improve and enhance the recreational experience for the community park users. The total project cost supported by this effort is $20,000.00. The funding will be used for the purchase of picnic tables, benches, trail signage, and native plants for implementation of the Master Plan. Total source of funds: DeKalb County $8,000.00, Park Pride grant $10,000.00, community cash contributions and other support $2,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$8,000 from the 2001 Parks Bond District 2 Account
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend that funds in the amount of $8,000.00 be transferred from 2001 Parks Bond District 2 account 100585.80314.541200.06.600020 to fund a grant match for Briarlake Forest Park; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents and contracts for the completion of the project.