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Sioux Falls council sets second reading for $1 million Kirby gift to Frank Olson Recreation Center
Summary
Parks staff told the council a $1,000,000 conditional gift from Jennifer and Joe Kirby would name the aquatic space 'Kirby Pool' for 20 years and could provide flexibility within the $47 million bond cap; council scheduled a Feb. 10 second reading amid questions about whether gifts add to or are counted within the bond cap.
Parks and Recreation staff told the Sioux Falls City Council on Feb. 2 that Jennifer and Joe Kirby have offered a $1,000,000 conditional gift to support construction of the Frank Olson Recreation Center and that the aquatic space would be named the Kirby Pool for 20 years.
Brett Collars, Parks and Recreation, said the gift is coordinated with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation and that signage details will be negotiated with donors. Collars said the gift…
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