TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Erica Chua |
Recreation Manager |
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Parks |
Katie Fraser |
Recreation Supervisor |
TITLE:
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Authorize the Acceptance of a $1,000 Grant, from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to Support the Implementation of the Walk with Ease Program
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond has been awarded a grant through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for an evidence-based walking program to support older adults in the prevention and management of chronic conditions like arthritis. The grant provides instructional training and $1,000 to start the walking program.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017/2023 PARCC Plan
• Required:
Council provides authorization for the Mayor or designee to sign.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The purpose of this NRPA grant is to support the implementation of the Walk with Ease program that support older adults in the prevention and management of chronic conditions like arthritis. The City of Redmond will receive two (2) instructor trainings and related supporting program materials for the Walk With Ease program. This will allow staff to provide this beneficial walking program to older adults in the community at the Redmond Senior & Community Center indoor track.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
January-February 2025: Walk with Ease instructor training
February 2025: Winter Walk with Ease 6-week program session starts
April 2025: Spring Walk with Ease 6-week program sessions starts
May 2025: Summer Walk with Ease 6-week program session starts
September 2025: Fall Walk with Ease 6-week program session starts
• Outreach Methods and Results:
NA
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
There are not any additional costs that are not covered by the NRPA grant.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000041- Community Recreation
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
NA
Funding source(s):
Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
NA
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/25/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
NA
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Loss of grant funding
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A_ NRPA Grant Agreement