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Acceptance of $630,000 Grant for 250th Anniversary Celebration

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for the purpose of receiving grant funds in an amount not to exceed SIX HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ($630,000.00) dollars for the City’s United States of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.

Record date · May 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City has authorized officials to accept a grant of up to $630,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. These funds are designated to support the City's upcoming celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Why it matters

This secures $630,000 in private funding to be managed by the Mayor, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Parks and Recreation for city-wide anniversary programming.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Parks and Recreation

The department is authorized to enter into the grant agreement and oversee the use of funds for the anniversary celebration.

Directly affected

Richard King Mellon Foundation

The foundation is the provider of the grant funds to the City.

Key Facts

The City is authorized to accept a grant not to exceed $630,000.
The grant is provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
The funds are specifically for the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.
The Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation are authorized to sign the agreement(s).

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The resolution was introduced on May 8, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.
The legislation was processed through the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for the 250th anniversary celebration coming from?

The funds are provided by a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

Who is responsible for managing these grant funds?

The Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation are authorized to enter into the agreement and manage the funds.

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Private Funding for Public Event

The city is utilizing private foundation funding to support a national anniversary celebration, indicating a public-private partnership model for the event.

Richard King Mellon Foundation

Connected Entities

Office of Management and Budget, Mayor, Department of Parks and Recreation and 1 more

OrganizationOffice of Management and Budget“Director authorized to enter into the grant agreement.”Map →

PersonMayor“Authorized to enter into the grant agreement.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Parks and Recreation“Director authorized to enter into the grant agreement.”Map →

OrganizationRichard King Mellon Foundation“Grant provider for the anniversary celebration.”Map →

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