Title
Donation of Courts (Renovations) at Sugaw Creek Park
Action
ACTION:
Recognize and receive the donation and renovation of outdoor basketball courts with a value up to $75,000 from Love.Futbol, Inc.
Staff Contact: Bert Lynn, Division Director of Capital Planning (PRK)
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Love.Futbol, Inc. is a development partner funded through the Return to Play Fund, founded by Beyond Sport and ESPN. The fund supports the development and renovation of sports court facilities in communities with higher-than-average Black and Brown populations.
Love.Futbol, Inc. approached Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to identify existing basketball court(s) in need of renovation. After coordination with County staff, Love.Futbol, Inc. has offered to renovate two existing basketball courts at Sugaw Creek Park.
Love.Futbol, Inc. proposed to fund up to seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) in improvements to the two existing basketball courts. Improvements will include renovations to the two basketball courts, new seating, landscape improvements, and other related improvements in the general area of the basketball courts.
Love.Futbol, Inc. will host community build day on April 19, 2024, and an inauguration/celebration event on May 4, 2024. Invitations will be shared once these dates and times are confirmed.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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