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Resolution to implement an Outdoor Fitness Court at Veterans Park located at 70th and National Avenue.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign for the construction of an outdoor Fitness Court(r), which is free for public use; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will accept a $30,000 National Grant from National Fitness Campaign to promote and implement an outdoor Fitness Court(r); and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will secure additional funding, which will be available and committed to this program, including a $20,000 donation previously received from the Aurora West Allis Medical Center Service Club, and $140,617 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding redirected from the Kopperud Park project to Veterans (Vets) Park, in order to construct and maintain the outdoor Fitness Court(r); and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will commit to construction and launch of the outdoor Fitness Court(r) at Vets Park by the end of the 2019 calendar year; and
WHEREAS that the purchase of the fitness court equipment will be sole source contract because of a grant received towards the purchase through the National Fitness Campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis believes the outdoor Fitness Court(r) is an important recreation facility to support the health of the community by making "world-class" fitness free at Vets Park, to fund an outdoor bodyweight circuit training Fitness Court(r), and to earn local and national recognition as a leader in providing affordable health and wellness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis will collaborate with National Fitness Campaign to implement the construction of an outdoor Fitness Court(r) and make fitness free to community residents and visitors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $140,617 be allocated from Community Development Block Grant funds for the installation of the Fitness Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the graphics and si...
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