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Home My Public Portal About13-8613 KaBoom for Playground Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Kelley RESOLUTION NO. 13-8613 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUPPORT THE OPA-LOCKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP (OLCDC) WITH KaBOOM, IN PURSUIT OF FREE BUILT PLAYGROUND ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN MAGNOLIA PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR ANY NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION (SOIL TESTING) FOR THE PROJECT, PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 32-541340, A BUDGETED ITEM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the KaBOOM, Community Partner Program is a national non-profit organization dedicated to saving play; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires the City Manager to support the partnership of the Opa-locka Community Development Corp ("OLCDC") with KaBOOM for a free-built playground project in Magnolia Park; and WHEREAS, with the partnership of KaBOOM, Magnolia Park will receive a custom-designed playground; WHEREAS, KaBOOM will participate in the project planning for the free-built playground by: 1) assisting in fundraisers, 2) strengthening the community, 3) building relationships and developing media relations skills useful for future community projects; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the project, ownership and maintenance of the free-built playground, will be the responsibility of the City of Opa-locka; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to authorize the City Manager to support OLCDC's partnership with KaBOOM. Resolution No. 13-8613 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, hereby directs and authorizes the City Manager to support the Opa-locka Community Development Corp ("OLCDC") with KaBOOM in pursuit of a free built playground on City owned property, located in Magnolia Park, adjacent to, and on the West side of, the Cultural Arts Center. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to expend funds for the implementation and/or preparation of the playground project, such as testing of the soil, in an amount not to exceed $ 2,500.00, payable from Account Number 32-541340, a budgeted item. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2013. �i / MY' TAYLOR MAYOR Attest to: 4: 0 r C Jo./ a Flores City Clerk Approved as to form a'd leg. suff ' y: 14j1//1 ! 11 . Jos'. I'�� ller WI NI V G' r ENS' I ON MARDER PA C Atto r ey 2 Resolution No. 13-8613 Moved by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES Seconded by: VICE MAYOR KELLEY Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES Mayor Taylor: YES 3 KABO tM C tMIM UNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRiW MAGN * LIA N tRT11 PLAYGR tUND t, OtaikS* r � it starts with p aygroun . KaBOOM! Community Partner Program KaBOOM!-led Playground Build KaBOOM!is the national non-profit organization dedicated to saving play.We are currently accepting applications from non-profit child-serving organizations and schools that would benefit from and embrace the process of a community-built playspace partnership. v w MI # Y � �.' my dream pla3�,KOti j �-- .. , If 1 , i : ''' ,;k y re, t CI �4 L , slay dream paygronand - } a� g. ,.,,r i eiig. j w rw ,. is i ayGround ,■c 6 <� �;.1..,, 1 1 ki7 e' ' ' r Benefits of Becoming a KaBOOM! Community Partner • Receive a new custom-designed playground! • Engage community members to work toward a common goal. • Participate in a planning process that will help you fundraise, strengthen your community, build relationships, and develop media relations skills that can be used for future community projects, • Establish an ongoing relationship with KaBOOMI through our alumni program and a playground sponsor who wants to have an impact on your community. Eligibility Applicant must: • Serve a low-income and/or special needs community. • Have no playground or need to replace an existing unsafe or outdated playground. • Work with the community, with guidance from a dedicated KaBOOM! Project Manager, to fundraise $8,500 USD toward the cost of equipment. • Demonstrate ability to recruit a team of parents, neighbors, and community members who are excited about serving on the planning committee for an eight to ten week period leading up to Build Day, plus about an additional 100 community members to participate on Build Day. • Own the land on which you wish to build, or possess a long-term lease and obtain permission from the landowner to construct a playground. • Complete any needed site preparation on at least 2,500 square feet of flat,dirt surface. Site preparation can include removing old equipment, asphalt, grading the land, etc. • Secure soil tests, utility checks, and appropriate build permits in a timely manner. • Identify community resources to secure additional in-kind contributions such as breakfast and lunch for Build Week,tools, restroorn facilities, and a dumpster. • Accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the playspace upon completion of project. GtaHOOM!Community Partner Program(Continued) Selection Criteria Only applicants who submit complete applications and demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements will be considered. Key criteria used in the competitive selection process include: • Demonstrated "play deficit," or need for a playground in the community. • Anticipated impact that the playground and project will have on the community. • Serving a low income area. • Capacity and willingness to engage community members in planning and building the playground. • Capacity to generate the fundraising contribution. • Demonstrated enthusiasm for this project and commitment to fulfill requirements. Please note that some KaBOOM! Community Partner opportunities have additional criteria,which are unique to each opportunity and are shared with applicants during the selection process. Things such as geographic location, access to the general public, ability to move_quickly through application process and religious affiliation may be considered in addition to the standard criteria. . 1 N14 �- j t 1 � "�•r u ,. - 7 t' v `' : K r 44,E • I 1 1 • d., ! Community Partner Selection Process The KaBOOM! community-build KaBOOM!carefully screens potential Community Partners to ensure that each playground model enables diverse groups of build is a success,The application process is competitive,so candidates are typically required to work quickly to assemble and submit their application materials.Selected Community volunteers to collaborate toward Partners will be matched with a Funding Partner,whose generous support makes our a collective cause—the well- playground builds possible. being of children—and make an Step 1:Application immediate and lasting difference Each potential Community Partner is required to complete an application introducing the organization and the community it serves.The application requires pictures of the potential for decades to come. playground site,a map showing the site dimensions,and additional background information. Step 2: Interview Call Upon receipt of an application,a Community Outreach Coordinator will schedule a call with 1011014100 the community to discuss the scope of the project and the responsibilities involved.The call will cover,among other things,fundraising,volunteer recruitment,parental involvement,liability and maintenance,site logistics,tools and materials,playground design,and Design Day and i sta to with p1aygrouni .. Build Day festivities.Participants in the call typically include the primary contacts at the organization and others who will play an integral role in the process.It is essential to have one or more non-staff community members on this call. Step 3: Follow-up Materials Next,the applicant will be asked to submit additional materials including a signed Letter of Intent*,a petition demonstrating support the for the project within the broader community,a logo,and proof of landownership. Step 4: KaBOOM! Review Panel At this stage,an internal panel at KaBOOM!will review all prospective Community Partners and their proposed sites,and determine which Community Partner is the best possible match for the Funding Partner. Step 5: Follow-up& Final Interview Call After the KaBOOM!review panel meets,candidates may be asked for additional information before proceeding to the final screening call,This call will be with the account manuqur who works directly with the Funding Partner,and is the final step before K.aBOOM!formally recom- mends an organization. Once the Funding Partner confirms a Community Partner, all applicants WO be notified of the decision. If selected, planning for the project may begin immediately! The remaining qualified candidates will be considered for future opportunities KaBOOM, will " also share additional resources to help these organizations achieve their playspace dreams! •Ka8OOM!require:3 each potential Community Partner to review the draft Leyte of,49:"E:,'moot arid affirm in writing that they are ready to sign that agreement if chosen for the project.Since KaBOOM!schedules a Design Day soon after a Corrtrni:nrty Partner is confirmed,any contract r tt:it.m ,, rruci i pr■c:;, before KaBOOM!recommends an organization to a Funding Partner. • �y e KaBOOM! Letter of Intent My signature below confirms that the appropriate representatives from my organization have spoken with KaBOOM!Community Outreach representatives and understand that if my organization is selected for a KaBOOM!project,we will be responsible for the following(please initial each point): In Partnership Fundraise$8500 USD toward the cost of equipment In Partnership Participate in a KaBOOM!online training focused on fundraising within 2 weeks of Design Day In Partnership Recruit 125 volunteers from the community to participate on Build Day In Partner p Recruit between 12-15 community members, residents and/or parents to participate in the planning process Provide land and site preparation resulting in a flat and dirt surface two weeks prior to Build Day of a site measuring at least 2,500 square feet. Remove all existing equipment currently on site x Perform a utility check prior to Design Day and secure all necessary extensions to ensure the utility check is current through Build Day Perform a soil test for lead and arsenic that is completed within two weeks of Design Day In Partnership Provide food,water,tools,a dumpster,music and restroom facilities for volunteers on Build Day In Partnersh i p Use a supervised volunteer installation x Accept liability for and maintain the playground upon build completion In Partnership Use Playworld Systems equipment(www.playworldsystems.com) In Partnership Use engineered wood fiber for safety surfacing In partnership Assume all responsibilities as outlined in the KaBOOM! Community Partner Project Summary In Partner rig Complete and submit a Post Build Report,as provided by KaBOOM!,within one week of the Project Build Day Signing this Letter of Intent signifies that all involved parties (including person responsible for signing final Community Partner Agreement) have reviewed the Draft Community Partner Agreement and are prepared to sign the final Community Partner Agreement within three calendar days of being chosen for a KaBOOM! playground project. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA Name of Organization Myra Taylor, City of Opa-locka Mayor Kelvin Baker, City of Opa-locka Manager Name and ay Tine or.Person Person that would be signing the contract(please print) Myra T Kelvin Baker: 6-4-2013 Authorized Signature Date David Chiverton, Assistant City Manager Howard W.Brown, Jr. , Planning & Community Development Director Name and Title of Main Contact Person (if different from above) David Chiverton: Howard Brown: 6-4-2013 Signature of Main Contact person Date 780 Fisherman 4th Floor - Opa-locka, FL 33054 305-953-2821 Address Phone number Please sign and fax back to 202-659-0210 KaBOOM! Letter of intent OZZ. My signature below confirms that the appropriate representatives from my organization have spoken with KaBOOM!Community Outreach representatives and understand that if my organization is selected for a KaBOOMI project,we will be responsible for the following(please Initial each point): X Fundraise$8500 USD toward the cost of equipment X Participate in a KaBOOM!online training focused on fundraising within 2 weeks of Design Day X Recruit 125 volunteers from the community to participate on Build Day X Recruit between 12-15 community members,residents and/or parents to participate in the CITY planning process Provide land and site preparation resulting in a flat and dirt surface two weeks prior to Build Day of a CITY site measuring at least 2,500 square feet. Remove all existing equipment currently on site CITY Perform a utility check prior to Design Day and secure all necessary extensions to ensure CITY the utility check is current through Build Day Perform a soil test for lead and arsenic that is completed within two weeks of Design Day X Provide food,water,tools, a dumpster,music and restroom facilities for volunteers on Build Day X Use a supervised volunteer installation CITY Accept liability for and maintain the playground upon build completion X Use Playworid Systems equipment(www.playworldsystems.com) X Use engineered wood fiber for safety surfacing X Assume all responsibilities as outlined in the KaBOOM!Community Partner Project Summary X Complete and submit a Post Build Report,as provided by KaBOOM!,within one week of the Project Build Day Signing this Letter of Intent signifies that all involved parties (Including person responsible for signing final Community Partner Agreement) have reviewed the Draft Community Partner Agreement and are prepared to sign the final Community Partner Agreement within three calendar days of being chosen for a KaBOOM! playground project. OPA-LOCKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. Name of Organization WILLIE LOGAN, PRESIDENT/CEO - OPA-LOCKA CDC Name and it e if Person that would be signing the contract(please print 6-4-2013 Authorized Si natu e Date. Chris Davis, Resident Coordinator & Community Organizer - OLCDC Gisella Bustillos-Wong, O.erations Mana.er - OLCDC Name and Title of Main Cgrita9t Person ( `fferent from above) Chris Davis : ATP Gisella Bustillos-Wong: ' • 'f. .—i. L J CX/` :,• 6-4-2013 Signature of a1Vin Contact person ' _ Date 490 Opa-locka Blvd, #20 - Opa-locka, FL 33054 305-687-3545 ext 230-222 Address Phone numeer Please sign and fax back to 202-669-0210 0 . , ,., .' h P i k:r:. 4r a 11 Pa +�°itMMT .P.. fr '. i • t•LA.. . .. ,�., t Mk, '� ,w #: ;: 44 • - Sr, I — L J: • • • glg4: Ark ' -,7.- 'ff,.•-;... k t4 ':^pN :Li'.t .' . .,: S rl w -A G .. .I,1 4, 1 I1 4 011. . ,i4ac . • r? 11-:''' ,..: • µ k ri k. 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