HomeMy WebLinkAbout#24 - Washington Co SHIP Grant Application
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 15, 2020
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant Request
SUBMITTED BY: Ben Prchal, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
Ken Roberts, Planning Director
BACKGROUND:
It is an objective of the Parks Work plan to seek out grant opportunities when they become available.
Washington County recently sent an email to City Staff encouraging them to apply for project funding through
the SHIP grant program. Staff is seeking permission to apply for the grant and secure the required match fund(s).
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Does Council approve City Staffs submittal for the SHIP grant and the 10% grant match requirement for two bike
repair stations?
PROPOSAL:
SHIP funds are to assist community organizations with active living goals to promote biking and recreational
activity in the community for all ages and abilities by providing recreational equipment, adaptive bikes, trail
benches, bike racks and/or bicycle maintenance stations near community parks and trails. The SHIP program is
also geared to help organizations create safe and accessible opportunities for physical activity for all ages and
abilities. The grant is intended to prioritize funding for populations that experience health disparities for physical
inactivity. This includes older adults, women, people with mobility issues, people of color, and low income
individuals and families.
City Staff will take the opportunity with the SHIP grant program to obtain funding for bike repair stations. At this
time Staff has identified three possible sites for the bike repair stations. One of them would be in Sunfish Lake
Park and the other location would be in Ivywood Park and Hammes Park. Due to the grant submittal deadline (12-
16-2020) City Staff did not have time to review the proposal with the Parks Commission. However, Staff needs
permission from the City Council for funding but will follow up with the Parks Commission to identify the best
location(s) for the repair stations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff is estimating the total project cost for two repair stations will $3,000. With the grant requiring a 10% financial
match the City would be liable to commit to $300, which could come from the park dedication fund. For clarity
the City has not established an expenditure for grant funding in the CIP.
OPTIONS:
1) Approve $300 as the grant match requirement
2) Approve a different amount for the match requirement
3) Do not approve any funding for the SHIP Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve Staffs submittal for grant funding for two bike repair stations through the SHIP Grant
program with a financial match not to exceed $300.”
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