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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with the Junior Service League of Killeen for a $75,000 contribution to construct an Outdoor Fitness Court.
SUMMARY
DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Brett Williams, Executive Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Junior Service League of Killeen Outdoor Fitness Court Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen was notified in the Fall of 2018 that it was the recipient of a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the National Fitness Campaign to assist in the construction of an Outdoor Fitness Court. The total value of the project to include installation is $135,000. Community Services has $30,000 available in the Governmental CIP Fund from remaining bond funds designated for park projects.
Staff made a presentation to the Junior Service League of Killeen in November of 2018 to determine if the organization had an interest in partnering to assist in completing the funding of the Outdoor Fitness Court. The Junior Service League of Killeen committed $75,000 to the project. The partnership with the Junior Service League of Killeen would enable the project to be fully funded in the amount of $135,000.
The Junior Service League of Killeen seeks to have a signed agreement in place to ensure the City of Killeen is committed to maintaining the Outdoor Fitness Court. The organization seeks assurances that the City of Killeen provides annual funding to ensure that any repairs required to the Outdoor Fitness Court as a result of normal wear and tear, vandalism, or misuse will be repaired in a timely fashion.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Enter into a mutual agreement with the Junior Service League of Killeen to accept the $75,000 contribution for the purpose of purchashing and installing an Outdoor Fitness Court at Lions Club Park.
Not enter into an agreement with the Junior Service League of Killeen and not purchase and install the Outdoor ...
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