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File #: 20-2190    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Approved
File created: 10/29/2020 In control: Park & Recreation Department
On agenda: 12/9/2020 Final action: 12/9/2020
Title: Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society for the Cedar Ridge Preserve in the amount of $56,002.00 to provide services and programs within the city of Dallas for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 - Not to exceed $56,002.00 - Financing: General Fund
Indexes: 3
Attachments: 1. Resolution
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society for the Cedar Ridge Preserve in the amount of $56,002.00 to provide services and programs within the city of Dallas for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 - Not to exceed $56,002.00 - Financing: General Fund

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BACKGROUND

On January 24, 2018, the City entered into a multi-year agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society (a non-profit organization) to manage and operate Cedar Ridge Preserve. The agreement was for a five-year period. The agreement with Dallas Country Audubon Society requires the execution of a separate funding contract to authorize the stipends payable during the current year. Funds have been identified and appropriated in the City's General Fund by authorization of the City Council for the current fiscal year.

This is a recurring annual funding agreement.

The stipend payment will support the following programs and services for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021:

Operate and maintain the Cedar Ridge Preserve for 12 months providing access to the public to 633 acres of escarpment and trails in southwest Dallas, environmental education programs on the ecosystem and presentations at community centers and schools.

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

On November 12, 2014, City Council authorized a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, by Resolution No. 14-1904.

On November 10, 2015, City Council authorized a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society to provide services and programs within the City...

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