CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Families-Parks-Recreation 		For Meeting of:
August 10, 2015
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes
Subject:
NRPA Grant for Community Gardens
Summary:

In collaboration with the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) manages the 2015 Grow Your Park Program, which supports the construction, refurbishment and/or improvement of community gardens located in public parks.

As part of this program, NRPA has awarded the City $8,000 to install community gardens at City of Orlando parks.

The parks where gardens will be installed have not yet been determined; sites will be finalized based upon community interest and suitable location. 
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Fiscal impact statement attached.
Recommended Action:
Acceptance of the grant from the National Recreation and Park Association. 
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Denise Riccio
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 7/30/2015 5:55 PM
Budget Outside Routing Approval 7/30/2015 5:55 PM
Grants 7/31/2015 10:50 AM
City Clerk 7/31/2015 10:59 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
NRPA_Memorandum_of_Understanding.pdf Agreement Backup Material
FPR_-_Fiscal_Impact_Statement_NRPA_Grant_for_Community_Gardens.pdf Fiscal Impact Statement Backup Material
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