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Staff outlines fitness court grant; board raises cost concerns
Summary
A staff presentation introduced a National Fitness Campaign fitness court opportunity with grants of $30,000–$60,000 but an estimated total installation cost of about $150,000; the board discussed pairing the grant with OSLAD or sponsors and took no action.
A staff member told the board about a potential fitness court offered through the National Fitness Campaign, saying the installation would have a roughly 38-foot-by-38-foot footprint and accommodate seven workout stations for up to 28 users at once. The staff member said the Campaign offers grants and that "they have 15 grants available in Illinois for 2025 with 2 already awarded." (Staff member.)
The staff member outlined estimated financing: the Campaign grant would cover about $30,000 to $60,000 per site, while the program’s full installation cost is roughly $150,000. Board members and staff discussed options to reduce the village’s share, including combining the grant with an OSLAD match or pursuing corporate sponsorships that would pay for installation in exchange for signage. The staff member said they would follow up with the Campaign representative and report back; no motion or formal commitment was made.
