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Director of Parks and Recreation requests the City Council approve the use of the East Milnor playground field by Independent Health’s Soccer for Success Program Monday, May 4th – September 2, 2026, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. 10. Honorable City Council President Honorable City Council Members 714 Ridge Rd. Lackawanna, NY 14218 Honorable Members of City Council: The City is once again partnering with Independent Health’s Soccer for Success Program. They have run their very successful free Girls in the Game program in the City at various locations for a number of years. This year they plan to run their programming at East Milnor playground on the following dates, but will work with the Recreation department to maintain a flexible schedule if circumstances change: May 4, 2026 – Sept. 2, 2026 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5:45pm – 7:45pm Proof of Insurance has been provided. The Independent Health Foundation is requesting to utilize the following from the City of Lackawanna Parks Department for our Soccer for Success Girls in The Game program. East Milnor Playground May 4, 2026 – September 2, 2026 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:45pm – 7:45pm Soccer for Success Girls in The Game is free to the community for girls ages 8-13. Soccer for Success is youth development focused that is proven to help kids establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. All players will also receive a soccer ball, pair of shin guards, a jersey, and a customizable empowerment kit at no cost. We appreciate the continued support and collaboration with the City of Lackawanna and the parks department. KELSI MACIEJEWSKI, SUPERVISOR INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION KATHLEEN MORAN – DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to approve request, refer to Public Safety and Public Works. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 4-0 Communications from Citizens: