04/11/2023 Resolutions 2023-93RESOLUTION 2023-93
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, on July 21, 2021 City Council approved Resolution 2021-186 to add a
new playground in Ryder Paxk, on January 11, 2022 approved Resolution 2022-13 an agreement with
the Central Community College Foundation, Inc. (CCCF) and the Greater Grand Island Community
Foundation for fundraising of the Ryder Park playground, on April 12, 2022 approved Resolution
2022-104 the recognition of donors of $5,000 or more with onsite signage and the naming of the
playground the Pirnie Inclusive Playground, on September 13, 2022 approved Resolution 2022-254
the Agreement Amendment so the City can help with fundraising efforts by applying for grants that
require the owner's submission and on January 24, 2023 approved Resolution 2023-24 the award to
Creative Sites to furnish and install new playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, City Finance and Legal Departments are recommending a second
amendment to the fundraising agreement to further clarify payments for the playground.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council approve the second
agreement amendment for fundraising and to clarify payments for the playground.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all related
documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 11, 2023.
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R r G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk