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WHEREAS, the Owasso Community Foundation, Inc., is an organized, non-profit
group created for the purpose of constructing a unique playground concept in Owasso;
and
WHEREAS, individuals associated with the Owasso Community Foundation, Inc.,
have expended countless hours and considerable energy in visiting with church and civic
groups, major retailers, financial institutions, and others in order to create community
involvement and commitment to the planned park; and,
WHEREAS, in order to assist the Owasso Community Foundation, Inc.'s in its
efforts, it is important for the Council of the City of Owasso to publicly outline it
commitments to this endeavor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, that, to-wit:
The City Council, in its efforts to assist in the development of a Community Build
Park in the City of Owasso, hereby commits to provide the following, to-wit:
1. An area of approximately 3 acres in size, located in the Northwest comer of the
Owasso Sports Park on the North side of the drainage area, depicted on the site
map attached hereto; and,
2. Construction and equipment funding in the amount of $200,000.00, said funds
to be received from Vision 2025 funding.
Upon the completion of the construction and the equipping of the Community Build
Park, the City will provide for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the park through
park department personnel or such other employees of the City as the City Manager, in
his discretion, may direct.
Furthennore, the City Council of the City of Owasso is desirous of commending Ms.
Robin Thoendel, Ms. Kenna Cataudella, Mr. Fred Costin, Ms. Donna Pepper, Mr. David
Warren, and Mr. Tim Rooney for the leadership, dedication, and diligence collectively
provided for the creation and development of the Owasso Community Foundation, Inc.,
as well as a project of this magnitude certain to make a difference in our community for
years to come.
ATTEST:
Sherry Bishop,/ ity Clerk
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Cates, City Attorney
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
'Gary chran, Mayor —