DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 7
SUBJECT:
Grant Application to KaBoom! for Thunderbird Hills Park
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the submission of an application to KaBoom! and the acceptance upon award for a new playscape at Thunderbird Hills Park located in Council District 7. The application will be submitted for a new playscape provided by funding partners identified by KaBoom! This ordinance also authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to execute any and all related documents.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
KaBoom! is a national non-profit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. Since 1995, KaBoom! has used its community-build model to bring together business and community interests to construct playgrounds. KaBoom! selects sites based on a number of factors such as if existing playgrounds are within the vicinity, neighborhoods with engaged parents and families and a viable non-profit to serve as the community partner for the project. Thunderbird Hills Park was acquired in 2013 and does not have an existing playground. If awarded, the playground would complement the planned trail, pavilion, and parking lot improvements. Based on the KaBoom! criteria and decisive factors of their funding partner, Thunderbird Hills Park is recommended for application and meets their preliminary review prior to commitment.
The KaBoom! grant process requires volunteers to install the playground equipment. Volunteers will be engaged throughout the process of designing the playscape until the build days, which is scheduled by KaBoom! The grant process requires a community partner to combine with the City for the playground build projects. Thunderbird Hills Homeowners Association is the community partner and will assist with volunteer recruitment and other aspects of the playground build...
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