Consent 1.K.1.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/13/2012
- TITLE
- South Park Gazebo Donations
- PRESENTED BY:
- Mike Whitaker
- Department:
- Parks/Rec/Public Lands
Presentation:
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PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City of Billings has received a donation from the South Side Neighborhood Task Force to fund upgrades to the South Park Gazebo in the amount of $34,000. The Task Force actively sought contributions for this donation and the following organizations contributed:
| First Interstate Bank Foundation | $ 7,500 |
| First Interstate Bank | $ 7,500 |
| Downtown Exchange Club | $10,000 |
| Harrison G. Fagg Associates Architects | $ 1,000 |
| South Side Neighborhood Task Force | $ 8,000 (Misc. Contributions |
| Total Contributions | $34,000 |
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
Council may:
- Accept the donations; or
- Not accept the donations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no financial impact to the City of Billings. The donations will pay for project enhancements to the structure's roof and grounds.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends accepting the generous donations to help fund upgrades for the new gazebo in South Park.
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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