Phase I RFP was posted on the City’s web site on time in early June but did not attract any bidders.  The work is being reconfigured into several smaller packages.  It is anticipated that various RFP’s will be posted no later than July 14, bids to be received and opened on August 4, presented at the City Council agenda session on August 6 with City Council approval on August 10.

DADS Electronics installed audio visual equipment in the GND REC.  All labor was donated.  Thank you for your support!

Twin Ports Computer provide three computers and installed the system at the GND REC.  Thank you for your support!

The monitors for the computers were donated by Ben Brekken, Charter Spectrum Business and AND Properties, Denis Lefchithin.  Thank you for your support!

Boldt Construction is building canopies over both entrance doors and pouring the cement for the patio.  All labor and materials are being donated.  Thank you very much!

We have already started activities at the GND REC.  Local volunteers have dedicated Wednesday as family night.  We have had movies, the Children’s Museum doing dinosaur night and game night.  Thursday afternoon Animal Allies comes to the site to teach children and adults how to care for and enjoy their pets.  Monday afternoon is a time to play cribbage!

Our First Family Night

Children’s Museum

Animal Allies

 

The Valley Youth Center and GND Development Alliance were successful in receiving a grant for staffing from the City. Valley Youth Center will be staffing the GND REC from 1 – 5 pm Monday through Friday. Additional funding will be required to ramp up programming and staffing at the facility.

Much remains to be done and we need your support.