DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Grant Application to KaBoom! for Rosedale 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 Rosedale Park located in Council District 5. This ordinance will also authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute any and all related documents and create a new Rosedale KaBoom! Playground project in the amount of $151,469.72 for Rosedale playground improvements.
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. If awarded, the playground will complement the existing skate plaza, soccer fields, basketball court, and fitness stations. In addition, KaBoom! will provide a shade canopy to the playground. Based on KaBoom! criteria and decisive factors of their funding partner, Rosedale 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 combine with the City for the playground build projects. The YMCA is the community partner and will assist with volunteer recruitment and other aspects of the playground build.
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