The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $76,400.50, from the North Texas Specialty Physicians' Charitable Fund (NTSP) for the installation of an age-friendly playground at Forest Park, along with the execution of a related Agreement.
In January 2016, the Park and Recreation Department (PARD) met with NTSP staff to discuss the donation of funding to install an age-friendly playground within the City of Fort Worth. PARD and NTSP reviewed and discussed the placement of equipment within several City parks. Forest Park was selected for its overall central location within the City and availability of construction readiness.
On April 27, 2016, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board endorsed Staff's recommendation to the City Council to authorize the City Manager to accept a donation from the NTSP to install an age-friendly playground at Forest Park.
Upon approval of this M&C, all appropriations and funding will be as summarized in the table below:
Project Revenues | $76,400.50 | Project Total | $76,400.50 |
Installation of the playground is scheduled to be completed in September 2016.
NTSP has requested that a dedication of the playground to be held in the Fall of 2016.
No operational expenses for the age-friendly playground are included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget. No impact to the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget is anticipated. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017, the annual operating budget impact associated with this playground will be $1,850.00 per year.
Forest Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.This contract legally does not require City Council approval. |
