Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To improve a current abandoned park into a functional park for youth, including autistic/special needs, to be referred to as Ridgewood Avenue Park. Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $150,000.00 Total Project Cost: Not to exceed $300,000.00 City Contribution: $150,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Fall 2020 with Project completion by or before September 1, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No municipal funds are required for receipt or acceptance of this grant award.