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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2g: Donation from Nutro Company for Room to Run Program for Dog Park Enhancements in Arcadia � ' • w .� ' i f STAFF REPORT Recreation and Community Services Department DATE: April 5, 2011 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sara Somogyi"'Recreation and Community Services Director SUBJECT: Donation from the Nutro Company in the Amount of $1,500 for the ROOM TO RUN Program for Dog Park Enhancements in Arcadia Recommendation: Accept the Donation SUMMARY The Nutro Company is leading a movement to enhance dog parks nationwide with the ROOM TO RUN program. The Nutro Company is a leader in the natural pet food industry, focusing on the health and well being of your pet for decades. The ROOM TO RUN Program is a dog park appreciation project that invites pet enthusiasts to join in on the fun. The Nutro Company will donate $1,500 to enhance the Arcadia Dog Park. DISCUSSION ROOM TO RUN is a nationwide effort to enhance and revitalize dog parks in 30 cities across the United States and Canada. This year Arcadia has been chosen as one of the cities to participate. Volunteers from the company will work with staff from the Recreation and Community Services Department, along with the Public Works Department to determine what type of enhancements would be best for the Arcadia Dog Park. On May 7, 2011 pet enthusiasts will be invited (along with their pets) to the dog park to participate in the event. This is a unique opportunity to receive funds for enhancements at the Arcadia Dog Park. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for hosting this event at the Arcadia Dog Park. RECOMMENDATION: Accept the donation from the Nutro Company in the Amount of $1,500 for the ROOM TO RUN Program for Dog Park Enhancements in Arcadia Approved by:, -4C1 Donald Penman, City Manager