Title
Resolution to Amend the FY 2021 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate a $10,000.00 Gift from Tyla Matteson to be used by the City of Hampton's Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services to Fund Improvements to the Matteson Trail and Shelter Pursuant to City Code § 2-134
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In honor of her mother, Tess Matteson, Tyla Matteson is requesting to donate funds to the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services to fund improvements to and maintenance of the Matteson Trail and shelter facility.
Discussion:
Tyla Matteson is requesting to donate $10,000.00 to the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services in FY 21 to extend the enhancement of the Matteson Trail. Ms. Matteson's mother, Tess Matteson, a resident of Hampton, was instrumental in the development of the Trail and this gift is made in her honor. Ms. Matteson has stipulated that the $10,000.00 gift for FY21 is to be used to support the construction of a walkway from the parking lot to the shelter facility, located between the Hampton Police Division building and the Hamptons Golf Course clubhouse, and for landscaping around the shelter facility. Ms. Matteson has also pledged to donate an additional $2,000.00 per year, for the next five years, to support the future maintenance of the Matteson Trail and shelter.
Impact:
This gift relates to City Council's Strategic Priorities by generating resources to create vibrant and authentic places for the community that reflect and celebrate culture, history and character. The direct impact of the donation is that it will provide the improvements to the Matteson Trail and shelter facility, making it more accessible and attractive for use by the citizens of the City of Hampton.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve.
Body
WHEREAS, Tyla Matteson has generously agreed to donate $10,000.00 to the City of Hampton's Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services to fund improvements to the Matteson Trail a...
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