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Council asks staff to pursue grants for outdoor ‘National Fitness Academy’ but questions local demand

Dayton City Council · September 24, 2024
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Summary

Parks staff briefed council on a National Fitness Academy outdoor amenity and funding options; council asked staff to pursue grants and partner outreach but some members questioned likely local usage and opposed city-funded maintenance absent external funding.

Speaker 12 presented an outreach-led pitch for a National Fitness Academy outdoor fitness amenity, describing potential grant funding (including Blue Cross Blue Shield grants up to $50,000 and a $300,000 NFL New Sports grant) and possible siting at Cloquet Park. The parks…

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