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RESOLUTION NO.2025-015
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FOR THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH ACTIVITIES GRANT AND AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant provides funds to help
communities enhance recreational opportunities for youth and support equitable access to safe
and inclusive play areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center applied for the Hennepin County Youth
Activities Grant to upgrade playground surfaces with pour -in -place materials at six city parks:
Bellvue, Centennial, Centennial West, Firehouse, Lion's, and Northport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has been awarded $100,000 through the
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant to implement these improvements, complementing the
City's commitment of $184,739.01 from its Park Improvements fund; and
WHEREAS, the proposed playground improvements include durable and low -
maintenance surfaces made from recycled materials, aligning with the City's sustainability goals
and enhancing the overall quality of life for the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant funds awarded on
behalf of the City and to execute all agreements and documents necessary to
implement the project.
2. The City Council directs staff to proceed with the planning and execution of the
playground upgrades at the identified locations, ensuring adherence to grant
requirements and community priorities.
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January 13, 2025 t 2-:'
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Moore
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson, Moore
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.