STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service (NPS) for the Save America's Treasures Grant Program (Grant No. P24AP01640, Assistance Listing No. 15.929) in the amount of $700,000.00 for the development of the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 in the NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 in the NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund; (4) local cash match in the amount of $700,000.00; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the NPS and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $1,400,000.00 - Financing: NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund ($700,000.00) and Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($700,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Department of the Interior's (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) Save America's Treasures grant program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue.
The United States DOI administers the Save America's Treasures Grant Program through the Historic Preservation Fund to provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Dallas Park & Recreation Planning and Design Division will utilize funds received from the NPS Save America's Treasures and will provide the required...
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