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Authorizing the Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division to spend funds from an awarded grant for a Workplace Wellness Micro Grant Physical Activity Station of $700 from the Saint Paul Area Chamber with the funding coming from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) through Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works received a grant for $700 to help with funding for its Health and Wellness room from the Saint Paul Area Chamber through their Workplace Wellness Community Awards grant process;
WHEREAS, the City, approved RES 25-666 for the Department of Public Works, to seek the grant to purchase portable fitness supplies and equipment to build the fitness room for the staff; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Area Chamber has a long history of supporting programs, projects, and businesses in Saint Paul and advancing the general welfare of Saint Paul residents by supporting business advocacy, network and connecting local businesses to grow their networks, economic and workforce development, providing resources and support local community members; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has built a fitness room to improve the health and wellness of the staff, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes expenditure by Public Works of the Workplace Wellness Micro Grant of $700.
Financial Analysis
See Attachment.