TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Erica Chua
Recreation Manager
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:
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* Other Key Facts:
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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 s...
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