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Councilmember Heinrich introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-034 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2020 FORD BROOK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, Ramsey City Council and Park and Recreation Commission recognizes the importance of Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation to the quality of life for Ramsey residents; and WHEREAS, Neighborhood Parks are essential areas for play and creative and cognitive ; expression, as well as the positive physical development of childrenand WHEREAS, Ford Brook Park’s play equipment is vastly outdated and no longer meets ; certain play equipment guidelines, nor acceptable play valueand WHEREAS, renovation and reinvestment in existing parks represents a commitment and service to residents throughout the City, and supports favorable property values and sustaining neighborhoods, and WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission conducted a Listening Session at Ford Brook, and solicited specific feedback on residents’ desires for the park; and WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission developed a menu of improvements th responding to the Ford Brook Park neighborhood’s desires, and on February 13, 2020 recommended to City Council the implementation of the associated Capital Improvement Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That, up to seventy five thousand ($75,000), are hereby allocated from the Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund, for the purchase and installation of play equipment and related improvements, and further to direct staff to implement the other park renovations recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission on February 13, 2020; and 2) That, the existing play equipment within Ford Brook Park be declared surplus property and that staff is hereby directed to dispose of it in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. Further, that if sold, purchasers must sign a liability waiver, approved by the City, absolving it from any liability.