CSS 2022-07-11 Item 1A - Grant Acceptance - National Recreation and Park Association "Parks as Community Nutrition Hubs" Grant

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11110,L11 lo) RPA pi NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), entered into as of the date of the last signature affixed hereto (Effective Date), is made between National Recreation and Park Association, Incorporated, a New York not- for-profit corporation and Section 501(c)(3) organization located at 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia, 20148 ("NRPA" or "Grantor") and City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation, a provider of park, recreation, or community services located at 12424 42nd Avenue South in Tukwila, Washington ("Grantee"). 1. Purpose The purpose of this MOU is to confirm approval of the terms governing the acceptance and use of ninety thousand dollars ($90,000) (Grant Funds) made available to Grantee for the implementation of the project selected for grant funding ("Project"): Parks as Community Wellness Hubs. Made possible through the support of the Walmart Foundation, NRPA is managing the administration of the grant program (Program). Grants made through this Program are intended to support local park and recreation agencies and community-based organizations as they advance equitable food access for all through community -driven, upstream and systems change solutions. Having been selected as a recipient of Grant Funds through this Program, Grantee is required to accept the terms contained within this MOU in order to receive the Grant Funds and participate in this Project. 2. Project Funding A. Total funds ($90,000) will be distributed in three parts: a. Within thirty (30) days upon execution of this MOU and delivery to NRPA, NRPA will send Grantee a check or wire transfer in the amount of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) b. Within thirty (30) days upon submission of report 1 in December of 2022 to NRPA, NRPA will send Grantee a check or wire transfer in the amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000). c. Within thirty (30) days upon submission of report 2 in January of 2024 to NRPA, NRPA will send Grantee a check or wire transfer in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000). B. Grant Funds will be distributed by NRPA C. No matching funds are required D. It is expressly understood that the NRPA has no obligation to provide additional support or funds to the Grantee for this Project or any other project or purposes. 3. Grantee Requirements Grantee will use the Grant Funds to: A. Advance equitable and community -driven wellness hubs that promote sustainable, long-term access to healthy, affordable, fresh, local, and culturally relevant nutrition for historically disenfranchised and under -represented populations (including but not limited to people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ populations, and low-income and rural communities). This includes exploring new approaches Page 1 of 7 3