HomeMy Public PortalAbout2012.132-2 (06-19-12)RESOLUTION NO. 2012.132 -2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE PARTNERSHIP WITH KABOOM INC. ( KaBOOM) FOR A
PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT AT LYNWOOD PARK
WHEREAS, the City has applied to be a Community Partner in a KaBOOM led
playground build and has made it to the second stage in the selection process; and
WHEREAS, there is a play deficit in America and it is harming our children.
KaBOOM is saving play by insuring there is a great place to play within walking distance
of every child. KaBOOM objective is to map the state of play, assist communities in
building new playgrounds, and advocate for safe play opportunities for all children; and
WHEREAS, KaBOOM partners with corporate sponsors and foundations who
sign up to join in the cause for play to build brand new playgrounds with high need
communities across North America. They work with non - profit organizations who are
interested in participating in a community build playground project; and
WHEREAS, KaBOOM, with the assistance of its financial sponsor shall develop a
playground valued at approximately $90,000 (inclusive); and
WHEREAS, if awarded the playground, the City will be required to raise funds in
the amount of $8500 to satisfy the terms of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, all fundraising activities by the City must be approved by an action of
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City hereby authorizes the participation of the City in a
KaBOOM community playground project and fundraising activities for said project.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and other
related documents with KaBOOM, subject to approval of Form of such agreements by
the City Attorney, to undertake the implementation of the all related development of and
fundraising for the KaBOOM Community Playground.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19 day of June, 2012.
Jim Morton, May6r
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sar M. Oters, Director of
Comm nity Development
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 19 day of June, 2012.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN-BEAS,
ALATORRE AND MORTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2012.132 -2 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 19 th day of June, 2012.
aria Q inonez, Clerk'