Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement with the US Soccer Foundation for acceptance and approval of the Mini Pitch Program Grant. This grant will be awarded in the form of an ACE Surface, Inc. product/service credit in an amount up to $30,000.00. The City of Columbus shall not be liable for any costs associated with the acrylic mini pitch surface and installation above the grant amount. The grant project will help promote youth soccer, particularly within vulnerable communities in urban areas. The Recreation and Parks Department will receive an acrylic mini pitch surface with goal installation at Linden Park.
Prinicipal Parties:
US Soccer Foundation
Attn: Grants Department
1211 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Fiscal Impact: There will be no cost to the City for this grant project.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with the US Soccer Foundation for acceptance and approval of the Mini Pitch Program Grant.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with the US Soccer Foundation for acceptance and approval of the Mini Pitch Program Grant; ; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the US Soccer Foundation for acceptance and approval of the Mini Pitch Program Grant. Said agreement is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.