City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: JAMES SPENGLER, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
JACK BROWAND, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
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Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept a Donation from ALX Dog Walk Alexandria to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a proposed donation from ALX Dog Walk Alexandria to facilitate the planting of 21 trees and the restoration of the original water garden at King Street Gardens Park.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the City to accept a one-time monetary donation of up to $25,250 from ALX Dog Walk Alexandria to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.
DISCUSSION: Upon receipt of the donation from the ALX Dog Walk Alexandria (Attachment 2), the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will use the funds to:
1. Planting of 21 trees at S. Reynolds St. and Edsall Rd. during the City’s planting season in Spring 2023; and
2. The restoration of the original water garden and corresponding educational signage at King Street Gardens Park.
FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $25,250 donation to the City of Alexandria.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Letter of Intent
STAFF:
Debra Collins, Deputy City Manager
James Spengler, Director, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
Jack Browand, Deputy Director, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
Faye Maslaki, Division Chief, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities