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Romulus council approves resolution to fund outdoor fitness court at The Rack with $60,000 grant; total project $175,000
Summary
City council adopted a resolution to accept and allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court tied to the National Fitness Campaign. Council members said the project includes a $60,000 grant and a total cost of $175,000; staff said Tiffin will cover the balance.
Romulus City Council voted Aug. 11 to adopt a resolution approving funding for an outdoor fitness court to be installed at The Rack (a city park/facility), as part of the National Fitness Campaign.
Mayor and staff described the project as a multi-station outdoor fitness court featuring weight and calisthenics stations and an open area for group exercise like yoga or Zumba. City staff told the council the project will be supported by a grant of $60,000 from the National Fitness Campaign; the administration said the total project cost is $175,000 and that Tiffin (identified in the meeting as a funding partner) would pick up the balance.
Council members asked for details about maintenance and winter use; recreation staff explained the court is built of concrete and steel and will remain in place through winter. The mayor and council praised community staff and grant partners for securing one of the larger grants the campaign gave in Michigan.
Council action: Councilwoman Roscoe moved to concur with the administration and adopt the attached resolution to allocate funds for the outdoor fitness court; the motion was supported and passed by roll call. The record shows yes votes by Roscoe, Croft, Wadsworth, Abdo, Kraut, Jones and the chair.
Why it matters: The council’s vote commits city resources and a matching funding plan toward a public amenity intended for free resident use. Staff said the facility will be available without membership, similar to other Opportunity Park amenities, and that grant funding substantially offsets the local cost.
Staff follow-up: Recreation staff will coordinate installation and public communication; finance staff said they will manage the grant accounting and the remaining local match. Council members and staff highlighted the project as a visible, resident-facing amenity that will be accessible year-round.
(Quoted from the meeting record: “We got the 60,000 grama. But and I know Tifla is picking up the balance of this.” — council discussion; “It stays on. This is concrete and steel.” — recreation staff.)
