Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2024-05 Applying for National Fitness Campaign Grant - Outdoor Courts — reading text

RESOLUTION 2024- 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPLYING FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2024 INITIATIVE TO INSTALL AND ACTIVATE OUTDOOR FITNESS COURTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER & CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign ( NFC) for participation in their 2024 initiative to install and activate outdoor Fitness Courts in 200 cities and schools across the country; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach will accept a $ 30, 000 National Grant from NFC Grant Committee and Statewide Partners and provide a local match in the amount of 155, 000 to promote and implement a free -to -the -public outdoor Fitness Court; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach will commit to construction and launch of the outdoor Fitness Court by the end of the 2024 calendar year; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes the outdoor Fitness Court is an important wellness ecosystem that supports healthier communities, commits to funding to participate in the NFC' s 2024 Campaign and will earn local and national recognition as a leader in providing affordable health and wellness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: The City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida will collaborate with the NFC to implement the outdoor Fitness Court and make fitness free to community residents and visitors. Section 1. Authority. City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the grant award; the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant -related purchases; and a budget amendment to record the grant. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: AA4rek 1' L,. Richard A. Rynearson, Mayor Attest: roN proved as to legal form and sufficiency Fop' ""` e Cityofgort Walton Beach, only. Barnes, City Clerk' ` 1Cit * rYy Itomano $ opp, City Attorney Form Name: 2024 Healthy Cities Application Submission Time: March 5, 2024 4: 15 pm Browser: Chrome 122. 0. 0. 0 / Windows IP Address: 66. 210. 79. 40 Unique ID: 1201607309 Location: 30. 5179, - 87. 2253 NFC 2024 GRANT APPLICATION I. General Information Legal Name of Organization City of Fort Walton Beach Which state are you located in? Florida Application Type City or County Government Website URL: fwb. org Applicant Name Jeff Peters Agency Address 107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Office Phone 850) 833- 9575 Cell Phone 850) 496- 2227 Email jpeters@fwb. org II. Agency Eligibility Details Why should the National Fitness The City of Fort Walton Beach community has spoken loudly through Campaign select your agency or recent surveys that Recreation is a top priority for them. The City of Fort municipality for funding in the Walton Beach City Council has listed expansion of recreation services as a Statewide Fitness Court Program? top priority for them as well. The Fitness Court addition in the Fort Walton Beach community would be extremely well received. Describe your existing recreation and The recreation infrastructure in the City of Fort Walton Beach has wellness infrastructure for your drastically grown over the past 10 years with the addition of a state of the audience, community members and art sports complex and recreational park walkways. The City of Fort visitors, especially any current or Walton Beach has become a leader in the recreation area in the planned pedestrian -oriented design ( i. e surrounding communities. trail systems, pedestrian focused amenities and services, Rails -to -Trails projects, planned bicycle pathways, etc.) Describe current policies, initiatives The City of Fort Walton Beach is determined to have recreational and/ or programs that contribute to opportunities within every neighborhood in the community as well as large health equity across all neighborhoods recreational opportunities for the public. in your community. Provide an overview of existing funding The City of Fort Walton Beach budgets over 5 million dollars for recreation measures in place that support parks in its annual fiscal year budget. The recreation department is one of the and recreation and outdoor largest departments in the City with 25% of the City' s employees in that infrastructure in your community. department. Describe your future park, trail, and The City of Fort Walton Beach is dedicated to building sidewalks on every pedestrian infrastructure plans. City street with an annual sidewalk maintenance program of $ 100, 000. The City's recreation department is also working on plans for connectivity to each of it' s 26 parks though a trail map. Support: Who else among your Mayor community leadership has adopted or Council supported feasibility for partnership in City or Town Manager or Administrator( s) the NFC initiative? Other: Community Please list any community groups and A large number of the community to include the City of FWB City Council, organizations that will be involved with the Mayor, City Manager, Recreation Director, Community Leaders, the activating and promoting this initiative. Chamber of Commerce and many citizens from the community. Are there any future park, trail, or Yes campus masterplans for which you may be interested in utilizing NFC' s Healthy Infrastructure Consultation and Services? III. MULTI -SITE INFORMATION Site # 1 Name: Ferry Park Site # 1 Google Maps or other web URL https:// www.google. com/ maps/ place/ Ferry+ Park/ @30.4179776,- 86. 599414 of location 9, 17z/ data=! 4m14! 1 m7! 3m6! 1 sOx88913f6b04e3a79b: Ox48ab634a2c9bce2 0! 2sFerry+ Park! 8m2! 3d30. 4179776! 4d- 86. 59684! 16s% 2Fg% 2F1 ptz_ w3p8! 3m5! 1 sOx88913f6b04e3a79b: Ox48ab634a2c9bce20! 8m2! 3d30. 4179776! 4d 86. 59684! 16s% 2Fg% 2F 1 ptz_w3p8? entry=ttu Site # 1 Location Type Public Outdoor Park Public Trail Please confirm that the site location Yes ensures a minimum safe distance of 150 feet from the nearest playground or children' s play area, and 25 feet from any other fencing or wall structure, in accordance with national grant and safety standards. Is this site both highly visible and easily Yes accessible? Has the site been approved by Yes appropriate stakeholders or community leaders? Is the site location connected to a Yes multi -use trail and/ or pedestrian infrastructure? Are there additional recreation fields, Yes offerings and/ or amenities within this public space at large? Please describe what makes this site an Ferry Park is an excellent option for a Fitness Court. This park is located in excellent option for a Fitness Court in a family friendly neighborhood that is easily accessible and includes other your community. amenities such as tennis courts, basketball court, multipurpose athletic field, walking trail, disc golf course and playground as well as currently working on design plans to add 5 pickleball courts to the park this year. Do you plan to qualify additional sites No for future funding consideration at this time? IV. Timing & Funding Information What month of the year does your fiscal October year begin? If selected as a Partner and awarded the Option 1 - Full support for remaining funding in local budget. grant of $30, 000-$ 50, 000, how do you plan to match the remaining funding required? When will full funding be available? Full funding is available now. Will you be applying for, and No considering the Fitness Court Studio program? Can you confirm that your first Fitness Yes Court will be open and available for public use in 2024? Is your agency/ municipality tax exempt? Yes Please enter your tax exempt number: 85- 8012740106C- 0 V. Site Design, Installation and Maintenance ART: All Fitness Courts include Yes standard NFC Public Art Collection art and graphics and NFC standard design services. For additional funding, Fitness Courts can feature several versions of Custom Graphics designed by the NFC Design Studio and Local Artist program options. Please note that if you' re applying for a state sponsor program, the art and color of the Fitness Court will follow the guidelines set by the State Sponsor. Your Partnership Development Manager can provide additional information if needed. CONCRETE SLAB: The Fitness Court Yes installation requires a 38' x38' concrete slab foundation. In the case of a Fitness Court Studio, a larger 38' x76' concrete slab foundation is required. The concrete slab foundation should be installed by a separate contractor using engineering plans that are provided by NFC. TIMELINESS OF INSTALLATION: The Yes Fitness Court should be installed within the awarded campaign calendar year if weather permits. If immediate installation is not possible due to weather, it must be completed within nine ( 9) months of receipt of Fitness Court to avoid the potential expiration of adhesive -based products and paints. While NFC strives to be accommodating for unique scenarios, Partner recognizes NFC is not responsible for installation support and launch assistance beyond one ( 1) year from the original shipment of the Fitness Court. APPROVED INSTALLATION NETWORK: Yes The Fitness Court can be installed by an NFC Approved Installation company. Funding and contracts are transacted separately, with costs ranging from 25, 000 to $27, 000. Please note that there is an additional installation cost of 7, 500 for the installation of the Fitness Court Studio. SITE STATUS: NFC may request site Yes photographs or other inspection reports at the discretion of the National Grant Committee and sponsors to verify the status of the local site. If requested, these materials must be provided within 72 hours. MAINTENANCE: Maintaining the Fitness Yes Court is the responsibility of the local site partner. Acceptance of a Grant Award requires compliance with standard NFC maintenance protocols. These