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Request for Approval of a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Program and Matching Funds for the Borden Park Roller Hockey Rink Board and Tile Replacement Project
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Whereas, the roller hockey rink boards and tiles at Borden Park are in serious need of replacement; and
Whereas, the Parks & Forestry Department has obtained soft quotes of approximately $80,000 for this project as the required minimum 25% match to the grant; and
Whereas, one of the objectives of the City of Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2011-2015 includes maintaining park equipment; and
Whereas, this project has been identified in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP #PK-05B) scheduled for Planning Commission review in April, 2014; and
Whereas, if awarded the grant, the City would competitively bid and purchase the materials and installation with reimbursement by the DNR of the grant amount upon completion; and
Whereas, the grant application deadline is April 1, 2014;
Be it Resolved, that Rochester Hills City Council does hereby support the application for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Program for the purpose of replacing roller hockey rink boards and tiles at Borden Park and commits to the minimum required 25% financial match as well as the cost difference for this not-to-exceed $80,000 project.
Further Resolved, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute the application on behalf of the City.