The City of Sparks opened its first All Abilities Playground at Pah Rah Mountain Park in the fall of 2012.  This amenity is popular throughout the region and the City of Sparks intends to construct a second all abilities playground at the Sparks Marina.  The Sparks Marina was selected as the best site based on its central location and amenities to support this type of playground.

Council approved the FY20 budget on May 28, 2019.  A budget of $500,000 was approved in the FY20 Capital Improvement Plan - Parks and Recreation Project Fund (1402) for the design and construction of an All Abilities Playground at the Sparks Marina.  Based on recent projects and a review of the All Abilities Playground at Pah Rah Mountain Park, the estimated cost of design and construction of this new playground is expected to exceed the $500,000 approved in the FY 20 budget.  The City Staff will be working on securing grants from several philanthropy organizations to obtain additional funds to build the project.

The City of Sparks has had many successful partnerships with our local Rotary Organizations.  The Sparks Rotary contacted the City of Sparks when they heard of the project and suggested requesting grant funds for the proposed project.  Staff is seeking authorization to request grant funds from the Sparks Rotary in the amount of $80,000 to assist in the cost of design and construction of the Sparks Marina All Abilities Playground project.

1. City Council could approve the request to seek grant funds for the Sparks Rotary as outlined by Staff.
2. City Council could reject the proposed grant request and provide direction to the City Manager.

I move to authorize staff to seek grant funds from the Sparks Rotary to assist in the design and construction of the Sparks Marina All Abilities Playground, in the amount of $80,000.