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u 94 <br />S au~e Anderson <br />C~~ O k Wachowiak <br />~, <br />~ ~7 <br />~~ ~ ~v`~~ <br />,/ ~ ~.~ <br />:,~-~. <br />RECREA~~ Adopt-A-Facility Program Proposal <br />EDUCATI <br />PROGRAMS <br />Parks and Recreation <br />4001oT~~~RR~~g proposal is based on the Adopt-A-Highway program, Champlin's Adopt-A- <br />NEw BRic~i,~iQB~, Maple Grove's Adopt-A-Street program, and Brooklyn Center's Adopt-A- <br />Facilit~ grogram. <br />General Informa io <br />Pxox~,612-638-2120 <br />As a first step in anAdopt-A-Facility in New Brighton, staff, in consultation with Park and <br />R,,egistration , <br />rxor~6~~~11 Commission members and other interested parties, would determine the pazks, <br />city streets, and other facilities best suited for "adoption". Various organizations, such as the <br />F~ ~~l~g~g, would be requested to make atwo-year commitment to the program: <br />Schools Neighborhood advisory groups <br />Clubs Service organizations <br />Scouts, Camp Fire Chamber of Commerce <br />Churches Mediation groups <br />Services requested would be litter pickup, weed pulling, and perhaps special projects such as <br />painting, or flower/tree planting/watering. The city would provide trash bags, gloves, safety <br />vests if working on a street, and litter pickup sticks. Pazk maintenance suggest that these <br />services be provided at least three times a yeaz, during the following periods: April 10 - <br />May 10; July 1 - 31; and September 1 - 30. Of course, the groups would be welcome to <br />volunteer more often, if they aze able. <br />In recognition of their service, a small sign would be posted at the facility, identifying the <br />adopter. The City Council would also be asked to recognize the groups through resolutions <br />or a recognition night. <br />The City would require that the participants under 18 yeazs of age or those with special <br />needs be adequately supervised. <br />CITY OF <br />NEW BRIGHTON <br />