Item 4H
M E M O R A N D U M
September 8, 2008
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Chris Tribble, Interim Director of Community Services
Approve Southlake Parks Development Corporation (SPDC)
SUBJECT:
matching funds request from the Bob Jones Nature Center
organization in the amount of $1,500 for the purchase of classroom
furniture for the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Action
Requested:
City Council review and approval of SPDC Matching Funds request
from the Bob Jones Nature Center organization in the amount of
$1,500 for the purchase of classroom furniture for the Bob Jones
Nature Center & Preserve.
Background
Information:
The Bob Jones Nature Center Board has requested matching funds
to purchase classroom furniture for the lower classroom at the Bob
Jones Nature Center and Preserve. The Board received a grant
from the Greater Southlake Women’s Society in the amount of
$1,000 and the Southlake Newcomer’s Club in the amount of $500
to purchase classroom furniture. The Board is requesting matching
funds to purchase (1) two station easel, (2) toddler fold and locks,
(1) twenty tray mobile cubbies with clear trays and (4) four foot
adjustable tables for a total of $3,000. The furniture is lightweight,
movable and foldable which allows for flexibility to use the space for
other activities when needed. The furniture is made by Sproutz and
is considered “green furniture.” It is made of recycled wood fiber,
uses formaldehyde-free resin and meets the most stringent
formaldehyde emission standards in the world (CHPS01350), and
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has an environmentally KYDZSafe finish.
Financial
Considerations:
SPDC Matching Funds in the amount of $200,000 are approved in
the Fiscal Year 2008 budget. To date, $118,419 has been allocated
for other projects. If approved in the amount of $1,500 ($3,000
total), an unencumbered balance of approximately $78,581 would
remain.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Park Board recommended approval (8-0) at their September 8,
2008 meeting. SPDC will consider request prior to City Council at
the September 16 meeting.
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – September 16, 2008
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Legal Review:
Not Applicable.
Alternatives:
SPDC consideration and recommendation.
Supporting
Documents:
Supporting documents include the following:
Matching Funds Request Form
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council approve SPDC Matching Funds request from the Bob
Jones Nature Center organization in the amount of $1,500 for the
purchase of classroom furniture for the Bob Jones Nature Center &
Preserve.
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – September 16, 2008
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City of Southlake
PROJECT MATCHING FUNDS REQUEST FORM
PROJECT Furniture for Classroom at BJNC Facility
NAME:
Contact Person: Emily Galpin, BJNC Board President
Mailing Address: 1481 Post Oak Trail
City: Southlake State: TX ZIP: 76092 Day 817.939.1110
Phone:
Night 817.939.1110 Fax Number:
Phone:
Additional Contact Cindy Gaither Day Phone: 817.329.4673
Person: Treasurer
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Bob Jones Nature Center Organization received $1,000 from the Greater Southlake
Women’s Society and $500 from the Southlake Newcomers’ Club to purchase furniture
appropriate for pre-school children and to be placed in the lower classroom at the
Nature Center facility. BJNC is requesting matching funds to purchase additional
furnishings for a total of $3,000. The proposed furnishings include the following:
COMPANY FURNITURE #
SPROUTZ 2 STATION EASEL 1
SPROUTZ TODDLER FOLD-N-LOCK 2
SPROUTZ 20 TRAY MOBILE CUBBIE WITH CLEAR TRAYS 1
SPROUTZ SUB-TOTAL
MITY-LITE 4’ ADJUSTABLE TABLE (42 ILBS) 4
The furniture is movable and/or foldable to be able to use the space for other activities
when needed. The Sproutz furniture is also considered “green furniture”. It is made
from recycled wood fiber, uses formaldehyde-free resin and meets the most stringent
formaldehyde emission standards in the world (CHPS01350), and has an
environmentally KYDZSafe® finish.
Proposed Start Date: November 1, 2008 Projected Completion December 31, 2008
Date:
Projected Cost: $3,000 Amount of Funds $1,500
Requested: