DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council Districts 1
SUBJECT:
Grant Application to KaBoom! for Labor Street Park
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the submission of a grant application to KaBoom! and the acceptance upon award of a new playscape, at an estimated value of $95,000.00, for Labor Street Park located in Council District 1. This ordinance will also authorize the transfer of $60,000.00 from the General Fund into the Labor Street Park Playground Project for a total project cost of $155,000.00; and 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. The Labor Street Park was acquired in 2014 and does not have an existing playground. If awarded the playground would complement the softball field and fitness stations. Based on KaBoom! criteria and decisive factors of their funding partner, Labor Street 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 community partners to engage with the City for the playground build projects. The San Antonio Housing Authority is the community partner and will assist with volunteer recruitme...
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