HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-024 Authorizing Staff to Apply for the NFC grant, Collaborate with NFC & BCBSMN for Outdoor Fitness Courtq III Iliggpiggg•gig• g I
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been selected to participate in the National Fitness
Campaign (NFC) 2024/2025 BCBSMN Campaign, an initiative to install and acti-vate outdoor Fitne-1
Courts" in 200 cities and schools across the country, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has an opportunity to apply for a $50,000 grant pe
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thrugh Natinal Fitness Camign fr the installatin an•activatin the Fitness Court/s to
located at Huset Park or Sullivan Lake Park; and
WHEREAS, The Fitness Court will offer a unique attraction for visitors and residents and foster
economic development; and
WHEREAS, National Fitness Campaign will provide a grant, planning assistance, sponsorship solicitati
support (if needed), and other technical expertise through our participation in the National Fitness
Campaign (NFC) 2024/2025 BCBS MN Campaign i
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights believes the outdoor Fitness CourtO is an important wellness
ecosVstem that supyorts healthier
and qualification process to participate in NFC's 2024/2025 BCBSMN Campaign, and will earn local and
national recognition as a leader in providing affordable health and wellness.
1. The City Council hereby approves staff will apply for 2024/2025 NFC available grant funding
Minnesota and collaborate with NFC and BCBSMN to implement the outdoor Fitness Courto a
make fitness free to community residents and visitors. I
Passed this 11th day of March 2024
Offered by:
James
Seconded by:
Jacobs
Roll Call:
All Ayes
ORDER OF COUNCIL
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Am da Mar ez Sim ,Mayor
Attest:
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Sara on, City Clerk/Council Secretary