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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a Fitlot, an outdoor fitness space, valued at $159,000, at MLK Recreation Center, built by Landscape Structures and donated by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation develops and maintains sites for outdoor recreation of all types throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation utilizes instructors and program partners to engage individuals and groups to participate in recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, AARP, a United States-based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty (50), has sponsored and installed outdoor fitness spaces across the country and is working with Parks and Recreation to build and donate a Fitlot at MLK Recreation Center, located in Ward 1; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures is a Minnesota based manufacturer of commercial playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, the donation, if accepted, will allow Saint Paul Parks and Recreation to expand fitness amenities and MLK Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation wishes to accept the donation of the said Fitlot; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the proper City officials are hereby requested to approve the acceptance of the Fitlot and recognize the effort and commitment of the staff at AARP for their contribution to the City; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council accepts the donation of said Fitlot at MLK Recreation Center and thanks the AARP and Landscape Structures for their generous gift.