Item Coversheet

E.3.


Shakopee City Council
February 21, 2017

FROM:Jamie Polley
TO:Mayor and City Council
Subject:
Fun For All Inclusive Playground Donation, Res. No. 7837
Policy/Action Requested:
Offer Resolution No. 7837, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, MN Accepting Multiple Donations and a Grant of $1000 or More for the Shakopee Fun For All Playground.
Recommendation:
Recommend accepting the donations and the grant for the Fun For All Inclusive Playground to fund the completion of the playground and donor wall.
Discussion:

On March 2, 2016 the City Council approved the concept of an inclusive playground at Lions Park and authorized the fundraising efforts of the Fun For All Task Force. Task Force members have applied for grants as well as met with local business owners, corporations and various organizations seeking donations.

 

Many generous donators have come forward in many ways and the park was mostly completed in October of 2016. The remaining component is the donor wall that will list all of the major donators. Per city requirements for donations, any monetary donation of $1000 or more needs to be accepted by two-thirds vote of the City Council. The City has received the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 2nd Cycle 2016 Quality of Life grant in the amount of $13,245.00. In addition, three significant donations of $1000 have been received from individuals and businesses who are wonderful supporters of the community. The donators include Loonan Insurance Consulting, Inc/American Family Insurance, WSB & Associates and Bolton & Menk.

Budget Impact:
The total cost of the project was $369,837.38. To date the City contributed $150,000 and a total of $226,056.29 was raised by fundraising and the Rotary Club donated $15,885.00. In-kind donations totaled $31,232.42. The Park Asset Fund has a balance of $22,103.91 to complete the donor wall at the entrance to the playground.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution No. 7837