MARICOPA COUNTY - NEW RIVER KIWANIS COMMUNITY PARK FM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 03/03/2017
General information
Organization Maricopa County - New River Kiwanis Community
Park
Contact First name Ann
Contact Last name Hutchinson
Contact e-mail behomes@q.com
Contact phone number 6232938628
Address
Street 201 W. Circle Mountain Rd.
City New River
State AZ
ZIP Code 85087
From what tribe is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 30000
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Kiwanis Club of New River
PO Box 75204, New River, Arizona 85087
http://www.newriverkiwanis.org
March 20, 2017
Re: IRS Status - Kiwanis Club of New River
Required for REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - Gaming Distribution Tohono O'odham Nation
To whom it concerns.
Kiwanis Club of New River’s IRS status is covered under the Southwest District Kiwanis
Foundation group exemption (23-7393201); see the attached letter for that Foundation. The
mission of that organization is to operate and maintain a youth camp in New Mexico; to provide
scholarships and support for youth education programs; and to maintain group exemptions for
Kiwanis Clubs in the Southwest District of Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club of New River’s subordinate number within the Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation
74-2565260.
Attached document has :
1. The most current EX 990-N that is for Fiscal Year 2015 990; the Club’s fiscal year ended
September 30, 2016. It also shows that this is Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation
doing business as (d.b.a.) Kiwanis Club of New River
2. Important Information explaining more about the group coverage
3. Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation group exemption (23-7393201) with the subordinates
that include Kiwanis Club of New River group number 74-2565260 -
We thank you for the opportunity and your consideration.
Regards,
Ann Hutchinson
Kiwanis Club of New River
623-293-8628






Kiwanis Club of New River
PO Box 75204, New River, Arizona 85087
http://www.newriverkiwanis.org
March 20, 2017
Subject: 2017 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant Info.
Kiwanis Club of New River (a non-profit 501c(3)) organization that partners with Maricopa
County to provide government services for the benefit of the public. The Club has an
agreement to manage the county park in New River (New River Kiwanis Community Park)
since 1984. The Club provides this management with volunteers and no county funding.
Park physical address: 48606 N 17th Ave., New River AZ 85087.
Park mailing address: New River Kiwanis Community Park, PO Box 75204, New River,
Arizona 85087.
Park Phone Number: (623) 465-0229.
Primary Contact:
Contact: Ed Taylor, Park & Arena Superintendent,
Phone: (602) 739-1235
Address: 43220 N 22nd St, New River, AZ 85087
Email: etaylor@estentinc.com
Narrative:
1) Proposed project: County Park Improvement for Community Education, Health, and Wellness. -
We are requesting thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) for this new project to provide a shade
structure for our outdoor playground area and to upgrade the current equipment. This project is
central to our continuous improvement program that ensures the park is user-friendly and expands
the capacity to offer more wellness opportunities to the community.
The playground equipment currently has no shade and is therefore too hot for the children to use
during the day; which is when they would be using it. A shade structure would block much of the
sun's harmful UV rays and keep playground temperatures at a tolerable level. Furthermore,
having a shade structure will mitigate the UV damage to the equipment and therefore increase the
longevity of the playground equipment.
The current equipment is weathered and aging (10 to 20 years old). Additionally, some of the
safety requirements have been updated (such as the new definition of “strangle” holds that will
require the swings to be refashioned). With the responsibility for keeping the park facilities of in
the best condition for visitor use, the Club needs to provide some overdue upgrades,
maintenance, and replacement for its current equipment, which has deteriorated due to age and
use.

2) Purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding
priorities
The entire project aims to address Fort McDowell’s Funding health, public safety, and
environment priorities. Upon completion of this project, our youth will have a more user friendly
and safe playground. They will be able to participate in recreational activities while gaining an
appreciation for the rural setting of the Park. Outdoor play is essential to the development of all
children and the continued well-being of all ages. Playing outdoors addresses obesity issues and
builds social skills. Having the shade structure for key exercise equipment (fort, spring riders,
slides, and swings) in our Children’s Playground area will ensure the area is useable year-around.
Having this project done, we can increase recreational and wellness activities for our community.
The shade structure over the playground equipment will offer a safer and cooler area for the
youngest children to play in while their older siblings play ball or other organized sporting events
(T-Ball, Little League, Soccer, track and field, etc.). With improved equipment, we can promote
the play area as a safe place for families to connect during weekends, holidays, and community
events. It will provide activities and network opportunities for physically and mentally challenged
children and adults in our communities so that they will be able to participate and contribute to the
community.
3) Need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated
number of people who will be served by the grant
The New River area needs a place where children can play safely. Play is the key to physical,
mental, intellectual, and social well being of children. It impacts hugely on almost every
developmental aspect of children’s lives holistically and with multifaceted ways.
Our New River Kiwanis Park is in a residential rural setting with no other public parks, downtown
area, civic auditorium, or community centers within 20 miles (excluding Anthem Community which
is closed to non-Anthem residents). About 30,000 residents live in the unincorporated Maricopa
County area of New River and Desert Hills; they live within an eight (8) mile radius of the park and
about 25% of this population is under the age of 18 years old.
We have many potential users. Families with toddlers and school age children have no other
public park in the New River - Desert Hills area. Youth groups (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub
Scouts, church groups, etc) use our park for camp outs. With shade and safe equipment, they
could use the play area more during their education and campouts events.
4) Partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support
No addition funding will be needed but several other groups will be providing in-kind assistance.
• Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department- advisory and oversights
• New River - Desert Hills Community Association – volunteers committed to provide 50
hours but may offer more as needed for installation
• Foothills Focus – local newspaper publicity to recruit volunteers and park users
• Teen Challenge – volunteers as needed
• Boy Scouts and Club Scouts – volunteers and possible Eagle Scout project to enhance the
park.
• Jake Rice Foundation – provides funds from their annual rodeo event held at the park.
We do not plan on submitting any other applications to any other tribes for this and any other
projects.


Kiwanis Club of New River
PO Box 75204, New River, Arizona 85087
http://www.newriverkiwanis.org
March 20, 2017
Letters of Program Support - 2017 Benefits Fund Grant Application -
With this document, we have included the letters of support from our key supports into a
consolidated packet.
1. Maricopa County District 3 Supervisor Bill Gates
2. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director R.J. Cardin
3. New River-Desert Hills Community Association President Alan Muller
We have had verbal assurance from several other organizations and volunteers that
they are excited about this project and will be glad to help us.

Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors District 3
www.maricopa.gov/district3
301 West Jefferson Street March 21, 2017
10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2143
Phone: (602) 506-9306
RE: 2017 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Dear Ms. Castaneda:
As the Maricopa County District 3 Supervisor, I am pleased to support the Kiwanis of
New River grant application for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits
Fund Grant. The Kiwanis of New River organization has a great history of serving the
community and children of New River, Arizona through sponsored events, service
projects, and quality park maintenance.
As the Supervisor representing the area, I can say that the Kiwanis club has done a
fantastic job developing, managing, maintaining, and operating the park for public
purposes. If awarded, this grant will help to promote opportunities for residents to
enjoy living in a healthy and safe community.
I am pleased to support this County Park Improvement for Community Health and
Wellness project. It will build on the progress that the Kiwanis of New River Club has
made to promote recreational activities. This will encourage and support physical
fitness and will assist in improving the overall health of our community.
Respectfully,
Bill Gates,
Supervisor, District 3

Maricopa County
Parks & Recreation Department
41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd
Morristown, AZ 85342-9887
Phone: (602) 506-2930 March 20, 2017
Fax: (602) 372-8596
RE: 2017 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Dear Selena Castaneda:
As Director of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, I confirm
that our department supports the Kiwanis of New River’s grant application for the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application.
We believe that this request:
 Fits the purposes of our agreement with the Kiwanis Club of New River. Per
this agreement, this Kiwanis Club is responsible for the development,
management, maintenance, and operation of the park for public purposes.
 Supports our mission. Our mission, through responsible stewardship, is to
provide quality parks, trails, programs, services and experiences that
energize visitors and create life-long users and advocates.
We are pleased to support this “County Park Improvement for Community Health
and Wellness” project, which would build on the progress that Kiwanis of New River
Club has made to promote recreational activities. This would encourage and
support physical fitness programs that assist in improving the overall health of our
community through education and fitness programs.
As part of our support for this project, we have committed to help as advisors,
promoters of the park, and in any other way that we can.
Respectfully,
R.J. Cardin
Director

New River/Desert Hills Community Association, Inc.
PO Box 75068
Phoenix, AZ 85087-1000
Phone 602-432-2800
Fax: 623-465-1177
Website: www.NRDHCA.ORG
President’s email: Alan@NRDHCA.com
February 25, 2016
RE: Gila River Indian Community Office of Special Funding 2016 Grants
Dear Grants Coordinator:
New River/Desert Hills Community Association supports the Kiwanis of New River grant application for the
Gila River Indian Community.
The Community Association is pleased to support this “County Park Improvement for Community Health
and Wellness” project, which would build on the progress that Kiwanis of New River Club has made to
promote recreational activities. This would encourage and support physical fitness programs that assist in
improving the overall health of our community. As part of our mission, the Community Association works
to connect people in our communities and to preserve our rural lifestyle. This is another excellent
opportunity to collaborate with the Kiwanis Club of New River as we have on numerous other community
projects.
As part of our support for this project, we have committed a minimum of fifty (50) hours of volunteer
assistance as needed to clean up before and after the installation of the shades; pick up items and
supplies, promote the new capabilities of the park, and other chores as needed.
Respectfully,
Alan Muller, President
New River/Desert Hills Community Association

Kiwanis Club of New River
PO Box 75204, New River, Arizona 85087
http://www.newriverkiwanis.org
March 20, 2017
Proposed Project Budget
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Proposed Budget Expense In-Kind Amount Requested
Contributions
2 shaded structures 30 x 30 x 14 $18,000.00
Engineering for shaded structures $5000.00
Permits and fees for shaded structure $5000.00
Repair of existing equipment ** $2000.00
50 NR-DHCA volunteer Hours 50 hours
50 Kiwanis volunteer Hours 50 hours
Total $30.000
** Repair of existing equipment
• Material to update existing climbing equipment to confirm with current safety
guidelines.
• Repair and update swings to prevent strangulation dangers.
• Relocate existing spring riders to have the 8-foot safety radius.
• Update existing footers to confirm with current safety regulations.