04/12/2022 Resolutions 2022-104RESOLUTION 2022-104
WHEREAS, the City was approached by students and staff from Central Community
College Occupational Therapy Class with the idea of raising funds to build a new community
inclusive playground in Ryder Park; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved Resolution 2021-186 to add a new playground in
Ryder Park and approved Resolution 2022-13 the agreement with Central Community College
Foundation and the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation to raise funds and construct the
playground; and
WHEREAS, Central Community College Foundation has begun fundraising efforts
and is requesting approval to recognize donors of over $5,000 with signage at the playground site;
and
WHEREAS, Tom and Sue Pirnie have pledged $200,000 to become the naming
sponsor of the "Pirnie Inclusive Playground" at Ryder Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, approve naming the proposed playground at Ryder
Park "Pirnie Inclusive Playground" and approve onsite sponsor recognition of donations over $5,000
with signage.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 12, 2022.
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Ro G. Steele, Mayor
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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