Item 4EItem 4E Approve SPDC Matching Funds request from Bob Jones Nature Center organization in the amount of $550 ($1,100 total cost) for purchase of four benches for the nature center patio
Chris Tribble
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
Background
Nature Center organization has received a grant from the Southlake Newcomers Club to purchase (4) benches for the BJNCP patio
Recall, on 7/7, CC approved an identical request from the BJNC organization to match grant funds they received from the Greater Southlake Women’s Society
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
If approved, matching funds will be used to purchase four benches:
Made of 100% recycled plastic beverage bottles manufactured into maintenance free “Poly Lumber”
Is non-toxic
UV resistant
Lifetime warranty
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
Background
Benches currently listed at $275 each for a total cost of $1,100
Benches will replace existing white wood benches donated for temporary use
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
FY 2009 SPDC Matching Funds ($200,000) Available
Matching Funds allocated in the amount of $6,100 for:
$2,500 ($5,000) to SHS for furnishing for log cabin
$550 ($1,100) to BJNC for 4 benches for BJNCP patio
If the current request for matching funds in amount of $550 (total $1,100) for BJNC to purchase additional benches is approved, an unencumbered balance of $192,800 would be available
in Matching Funds budget
SPDC Matching Funds Request - BJNC
Park Board recommended approval (9-0) at their July 13, 2009 meeting
SPDC will consider this request at their August 4, 2009 meeting prior to City Council
Questions?
Chris Tribble
(817) 748-8021