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PARC Grant Application for Morse-Kelley Playground Renovation Costs
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To the Honorable Board of Aldermen:
I respectfully request your approval to authorize Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development to seek funding and enter into any understandings or assurances with the Commonwealth to receive funds to assist in the construction costs for renovation to Morse-Kelley Playground.
The Morse-Kelley Playground is currently in design, and scheduled for construction beginning in Spring 2011. Excellent recreational facilities and increased green space is a City priority and the renovation of this playground will significantly increase the quality of life for our residents.
This application for $384,000 represents 64% of the funds required for the proposed park construction. The remaining 36% of the match, $216,000 represents funds that will be required by the City to be provided during fiscal years 2011-2012. I will work with Members of the Board and the appropriate Committees to secure these matching funds.
This application is for a PARC Grant (formerly Urban Self Help Grant, Chapter 933 of the Acts of 1987, as amended) to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs through its Division of Conservation Services. The PARC grant application is due on July 15, 2010 to qualify for the FY 2011 grant round. Since this is reimbursement funding, the City hereby assures the State that we have the funds to finance the renovation of Morse-Kelley Playground and will provide the State with the required documentation for reimbursement.
Thank you for your consideration.