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Resolved: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Mayor apply for, file, accept, and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), through the Parklands Acquisition and Renovation for Communities (PARC) Grant Program for improvements to Linden Park Playground.
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RESOLVE: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Mayor file and accept grants with and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) through the Parklands Acquisition and Renovation for Communities (PARC) Grant Program for improvements to Linden Park Playground;
RESOLVED: That the Mayor be authorized to apply for grants and execute documents required to affect the planned renovations to Linden Park Playground, and that actions taken prior to this vote be ratified and confirmed.
RESOLVED: That the Mayor be authorized to file and accept a PARC grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for improvements to Linden Park Playground.
WHEREAS: Linden Park is dedicated to park and recreation purposes by deed; and
WHEREAS: The improvements would include replacing play equipment, replacing mulch with rubberized surfaces, and adding fencing, trees, picnic tables, and a shade shelter; and
WHEREAS: The City of Malden identified the need to improve its parks and infrastructure to address accessibility, climate resiliency, and other needs disproportionately affecting low- and moderate- income residents in its Open Space and Recreation Plan of 2026; and
WHEREAS: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has awarded a $425,000 grant to the City of Malden through the PARC grant program (301 CMR 5.00) which offers reimbursable grants to cities and towns to support the preservation and restoration of urban parks; and
WHEREAS: The total project cost for the scope of work in the PARC grant application is $1,465,693.73; and
WHEREAS: In anticipation of the listed grant reimbursement program the City appropriates the total cost of the project, subject to the execution of grant agreements before the City actually obtains the appropriated amount;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to file and accept grants from EEA; and
2. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of this grant to be administered by the Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development; and
3. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any deeds, instruments, and/or contracts to effectuate the purposes herein; and
4. That all actions taken to effectuate the purpose of this Order through the date of its passage are hereby ratified and affirmed; and
5. That this Order shall take effect upon passage.