Resolution No. 11-13 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 11- /..3
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN OREGON PARK AND RECREATION
DEPARTMNET (OPRD) GRANT APPLICATION TO PARTIALLY FUND THE SUMMERLAKE
PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the OPRD has funding available through the State of Oregon Lottery Local Government Grant
Program for projects such as the replacement of the Summerlake Park playground;and
WHEREAS, the existing, 20-year-old playground system is at the end of its useful life and has ongoing safety
issues;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard desires to participate in this grant program as a means of partially funding the
replacement playground;and
WHEREAS, Summerlake Park is one of the most heavily used parks in Tigard and the replacement play
structure will create physical and intellectual challenges for the children of the community;and
WHEREAS, the 2009 Tigard Park System Master Plan and the Summerlake Park System Master Plan
recommend the replacement of this playground structure;and
WHEREAS, the City's proposed 2011-2012 parks budget has the necessary matching funds to construct the
replacement playground;and
WHEREAS,Tigard citizens and elected officials place a high value on the City's park system.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council supports the submission of an OPRD grant application to partially fund the
Summerlake Park playground replacement.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This L✓ day of 2011.
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Mayor-City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 11- 13
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