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Council ratifies $2.4 million BlueCross Healthy Place grant application for multigym project at Columbia rec facility
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to accept and administer a $2.4 million BlueCross Healthy Place grant application to expand indoor recreation at the Columbia Aquatics and Recreational Facility; staff said the grant would fund multiple gyms and a walking track and is a 100% grant if awarded.
The City of Columbia authorized the mayor to accept and administer a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place grant application for $2,400,000 aimed at expanding indoor recreation at the Columbia Aquatics and Recreational Facility. Council approved Resolution 25‑75 after staff described the project as a proposal to add multiple gyms and a walking track to the facility.
Mack (presenter) told council the application would fund multiple gym spaces and a walking track that would double indoor recreation capacity at the aquatics and recreation facility. Staff said the grant is a 100 percent funding opportunity and that the city will continue to apply while competitive. Council discussed prior applications and how the city has been successful in applying for various grants.
Why it matters: if awarded, the grant would provide funding for expanded indoor recreation facilities without local matching funds, increasing programming capacity and indoor amenity space for Columbia residents.
Next steps: staff will administer the application and, if the award is made, will bring grant‑related documents to the mayor for signature and begin project planning and procurement as appropriate.
