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Ordinance in the Amount of $250,000 Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for the Appropriation of Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Nasha McCray, 433-7360
Contact 2 and Phone: Shawna Tillery, 373-7808
PURPOSE:
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has received a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) reimbursement grant from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, in the amount of $250,000 to support Keeley Park Phase II development. To accept this reimbursement grant, a budget amendment is requested from Greensboro City Council in accordance with current city fiscal procedures.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has entered into a LWCF agreement with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) to continue the park development at Keeley Park. LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. Using zero taxpayer dollars, the fund invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve our history and protect our national endowment of lands and waters. The LWCF program can be divided into the "State Side" which provides grants to State and local governments.
The funds provided will reimburse the City of Greensboro for the project scope of work that includes: Fitness/shade structure, cornhole courts (4), open space area, bike trails (beginner - 4292 LF), shelter with picnic tables (3); shelter with restrooms (1), trails (3085 LF), playground renovation for inclusive play, splash pad renovation with shade structure, community garden renovation with raised beds, disc golf course (nine holes), site amenities (trash receptacles, signage), si...
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