HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10099 - 2025/05/05RESOLUTION 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.
Resolution 10099 Continued
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 5t" day of May, 2025.
Attest:
(SEAL]
Lindstrom, Mayor
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)Zik nd, i y Administrator