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RESOLUTION 10099 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A FITNESS COURT WITH THE NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD WHEREAS, the City has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign (NFC) for participation in their 2025 initiative to install and activate Outdoor Fitness Court® in over 1000 municipalities and schools across the country; and WHEREAS, the City will accept a $50,000 National Grant from the NFC Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavor to provide a local match in the amount of $50,000 from budgeted or internal funds within fiscal year 2025 to promote and implement a free -to -the -public Outdoor Fitness Court®; and WHEREAS, the City will endeavor to provide a local funding confirmation in the amount of $105,0000 ($155,000 minus the $50,000 budgeted internal funds as above) for the remaining funds for participation, provided by the National Fitness Campaign no later than April 28, 2025, as identified on the official Grant Program Requirement document; and WHEREAS, the Council believes joining the National Fitness Campaign is an important step in building a healthier community, commits to funding/fundraising to participate in NFC's 2025 Campaign, and will earn local and regional recognition as a leader in providing accessible health and wellness infrastructure and programs; and WHEREAS, the Council requested that the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission review the proposed Fitness Court at their April 24, 2025, Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, the Commission reviewed the proposed Fitness Court and had several questions with answers provided by a representative, and also the memo from WSB; and WHEREAS, the Commission voted to defer this item to the City Council to review and approve if they choose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1. Mounds View City Council will collaborate with NFC to join the National Fitness Campaign, implement the Outdoor Fitness Court® program and make fitness free for community residents and visitors. 2. A budget adjustment of $185,000.00 is approved for the purchase and installation of Fitness Court, to be funded by the Special Projects Fund account 480-4360-7050. 3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution.