Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT: Approval of the Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Contract
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Commission District(s): All Districts
Approval of the Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. Contract
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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
To approve the agreement between DeKalb County Government and Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. to provide services as outlined in the agreement to the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs department for the County’s park system. The term of the agreement is May 2020 thru May 2023 with automatic renewals each year on January 1 unless terminated in accordance with the termination provisions in the agreement.
NEED/IMPACT:
Park Pride Atlanta, Inc., a nonprofit organization, has a successful history of developing and sustaining Friends
of Parks groups, organizing community park cleanups, encouraging and managing private financial support,
and enhancing the quality and enjoyment of parks. Park Pride has successfully worked in DeKalb County
parks since 2010 and has been instrumental in the creation of over 48 Friends of Parks groups. The partnership approach has proven to encourages the surrounding communities to become more involved in volunteer projects in their neighborhood parks.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual payments of $93,300 to Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. will be funded from the RPCA annual operating budget
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the agreement between DeKalb County Government and Park Pride Atlanta, Inc and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.