City of Madison - File #: 80273

• File #: 80273
• Version: 1
• Name: Amending the Parks Division’s 2023 Adopted Capital Budget to authorize the acceptance of $54,800 from the Madison Parks Foundation and approving the purchase of one 15-passenger van for the purpose of supporting the KNOW program (District 18)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/6/2023
• In control: Parks Division
• On agenda: 11/7/2023
• Final action: 11/7/2023
• Enactment date: 11/10/2023
• Enactment #: RES-23-00673
• Title: Amending the Parks Division’s 2023 Adopted Capital Budget to authorize the acceptance of $54,800 from the Madison Parks Foundation and approving the purchase of one 15-passenger van for the purpose of supporting the Kids Need Opportunities at Warner (KNOW) program (District 18).
• Sponsors: Amani Latimer Burris, Isadore Knox Jr., Charles Myadze

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/7/2023	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt Unanimously	Pass
10/23/2023	1	FINANCE COMMITTEE	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
10/17/2023	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
10/6/2023	1	Parks Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note

The proposed resolution authorizes the acceptance of $54,800 in private donations through a grant and amends the Parks Division's 2023 Adopted Capital Budget Parks Equipment Program (Munis #17202) by $54,800 to accept the private funding. The private funding will be used to purchase one new 15-passenger van to support Warner Park Community Recreation Center's Kids Need Opportunities at Warner (KNOW) program through a grant awarded to the Madison Parks Foundation. No additional appropriation is required. 

Title

Amending the Parks Division’s 2023 Adopted Capital Budget to authorize the acceptance of $54,800 from the Madison Parks Foundation and approving the purchase of one 15-passenger van for the purpose of supporting the Kids Need Opportunities at Warner (KNOW) program (District 18).

Body

WHEREAS, the Madison Parks Foundation was awarded a grant from the 100 Men of Dane County to purchase vehicles to transport youth participating in the Kids Need Opportunities at Warner program to and from different programs and field trips; and

WHEREAS, the Madison Parks Foundation is an official Affiliate Organization of the City with the purpose of supporting the City of Madison Parks Division; and

WHEREAS, the Ford Transit T230 will provide for transportation to youth that would not otherwise have opportunities to participate in valuable pro-social programming at the Warner Park Community and Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fleet Division has researched and identified the Ford Transit T230 as the best product for these purposes, which include long distance trips; and

WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fleet Division has prepared for procurement of the vehicle in compliance with the City of Madison Purchasing requirements; and

WHEREAS, under the direction of the City’s Risk Management office, the Parks Division has established a training program for the drivers of the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, the 2023 Capital Budget must be amended in the amount of $54,800 to recognize the additional revenue and spending authority associated with this generous grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks Division’s 2023 Adopted Capital Budget is amended to appropriate $54,800; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Fleet Superintendent is authorized to execute the purchase and any documents necessary to purchase the vehicle.