A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR AN OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT® AS PART OF THE 2026 NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the City of Sweet Home has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign (NFC) for participation in the 2026 initiative to install and activate outdoor Fitness Courts® in over 1000 municipalities and schools across the country; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sweet Home will accept a $35,000 National Grant from the NFC Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavors to provide a local funding confirmation in the amount of $185,000 in compliance with the attached Grant Program Requirements to promote and implement a free-to-the-public outdoor Fitness Court®; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sweet Home understands the scope of this project includes the installation of a concrete pad, as well as the assembly of the Fitness Court, both to be completed by separate vendors external to the National Fitness Campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes joining the National Fitness Campaign is an important step in building a healthier community, commits to funding/fundraising to participate in NFC’s 2026 Campaign, and will earn local and regional recognition as a leader in providing accessible health and wellness infrastructure and programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SWEET HOME DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Sweet Home adopts and allocates funds to this project to collaborate with NFC to join the National Fitness Campaign, implement the outdoor Fitness Court ® program, and make fitness free for community residents and visitors.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
PASSED by the Council and approved by the Mayor, this 24th day of February, 2026.