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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $30,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign and the purchase of the Outdoor Fitness Court.
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DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Brett Williams, Executive Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: National Fitness Campaign Grant Acceptance and Outdoor Fitness Court Purchase
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Staff applied for a grant from the National Fitness Campaign in September 2018 for an Outdoor Fitness Court within Lions Club Park. The Outdoor Fitness Court is a one of a kind workout amenity that would be the first of its kind in the Central Texas Region. The total cost of the Outdoor Fitness Court is $135,000 ($120,000 for the Outdoor Fitness Court and $15,000 for site work). The National Fitness Campaign has awarded the City of Killeen a grant in the amount of $30,000.
Staff seeks authorization to accept the $30,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign and procure the Outdoor Fitness Court. It is proposed that the Outdoor Fitness Court will be located within Lions Club Park. This location will provide access to the site from the hike and bike trail and visibility from the Family Recreation Center. The City of Killeen has agreed to partner with the Junior Service League of Killeen to accept their contribution of $75,000 towards the project. The remaining $30,000 will be funded via the Governmental CIP from remaining bond funds designated for parks projects.
The Outdoor Fitness court provides an amenity for Killeen residents to access within Lions Club Park. The purpose of the Outdoor Fitness Court is to provide park visitors with access to a seven minute workout routine. The National Fitness Campaign aims to promote a national movement to make world class fitness free. The Outdoor Fitness Court will provide an amenity that is currently not available in Killeen.
As part of the initiative, Parks and Recreation staff will be con...
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