Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks Division to apply for and to accept if awarded, grant funding of up to $450,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration. The grant will fund a portion of the costs of improvements for the Warner Park Pickleball Complex project. Matching funding is available within the Park Division’s 2024 Adopted Capital Budget within the Park Land Improvements program (MUNIS 17421). If the grant is awarded, the Parks Division’s 2025 Adopted Capital Budget will be amended to appropriate the grant funding.
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Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept a grant of up to $450,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration for park improvements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with State of Wisconsin Department of Administration to accept the grant award; and amending the Parks Division 2025 Adopted Capital Budget. (District 12)
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WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration has established the Grants for Local Projects program, an initiative dedicated to supporting non-state organizations in their pursuit of construction projects with a statewide public purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the Warner Park Southeast Recreation Area Development Plan was adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners on July 10, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the Warner Park Southeast Recreation Area Development Plan includes the construction of an eight court pickleball complex; and,
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the United States, with nearly 20 million players as of 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison park system includes only six existing dedicated pickleball courts; and,
WHEREAS, improvements at Warner Park include eight pickleball courts, seating, and accessible path connections; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s request of $450,000 in Grants for Local Projects program funding requires a match of $450,000; and,
NOW, THE...
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