The recipient entity's physical address:
           1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7560

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $25,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Liz Sloss, 1804 State St, New Orleans, LA

Mayra Pineda
44 Chateau Haut Brion Drive Kenner, LA 70065-2019

Brian Fitzpatrick, 1201 Napoleon Ave.New Orleans, LA
70115-3953

Karen Deblieux
1028 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Rebecca Dietz, CEO
4114 Vincennes Place, New Orleans, LA 70125

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           For over 170 years, New Orleans City Park has provided access to abundant natural and cultural resources, connecting Southeast Louisiana residents and visitors to the region’s most-iconic park – with something for everyone. The Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, and the largest grove of mature live oaks in the world, some of which are nearly 800 years old.

The Park’s 1,300 acres make it one of the largest urban parks in the United States, and a popular place to fish on the bayou, picnic, experience safe outdoor play, or engage in athletic pursuits – as evidence by more than 16 million visits each year. In addition to offering an array of recreation and cultural amenities, City Park is committed to preserving natural habitats and biodiversity in the Park.

The Big Lake walking trail enjoyed by millions of guests every year is in need of sidewalk repair to ensure safety and accessibility. City Park will utilize this funding to repair broken sidewalks and trails at Big Lake.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The mission and public purpose of City Park Conservancy is to preserve and improve City Park spaces for recreational, educational, cultural and beautification purposes.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          As the stewards of one of the largest public parks in the State, City Park Conservancy is committed to serving the public’s best interests and providing the oversight and expertise necessary to ensure that the world-class greenspace is accessible to all.
The objectives of the Big Lake trail/walking path repair project is to ensure that guests and park users can safely enjoy the path and continue our objectives of continuous improvement on behalf of the public.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           9 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Jimmy Harris, State Senator
Stephanie Hilferty, State Representative
*these are appointed members to the City Park Conservancy board
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 NA

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 NA

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  NA

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               NA

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               NA

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                NA

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 NA

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               NA


Contact Information
name:  Rebecca Dietz 
                                       address:  1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
                                       phone:  5043191670
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  rdietz@nocp.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO