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Consider accepting a 50/50 matching Spark Grant from Play and Parks Structures, Incorporated for the purpose of assisting with the purchase of park structures purchased through Play and Park Structures, Inc.
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INITIATOR: Larry Parks, Parks and Recreation Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Larry Parks, Parks and Recreation Director
BACKGROUND: This is a 50/50 matching grant offered by Play and Park Structures, Inc. It would supplement half the cost of any park structures we purchase through Play and Park Structures, Inc. and there is no limit on the number of structures we can purchase though this grant. This grant would greatly improve the city’s purchasing power for the next round of play structure purchases to replace current playgrounds that have exceeded their usable lifespan.
EXHIBIT: SPARK FUND for LAWTON,
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FUNDING SOURCE: 2019 CIP- Park Improvements
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the acceptance of a 50/50 matching Spark Grant from Play and Parks Structures, Incorporated for the purpose of assisting with the purchase of park structures purchased through Play and Park Structures, Inc.