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Item 1.F.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 01/13/2025 |
| Title: | Lillis Park Senior Challenge Board |
| Presented by: | Brad Wright |
| Department: | Parks/Rec/Public Lands |
| Presentation: | No |
| Legal Review: | No |
| Project Number: | N/A |
RECOMMENDATION
PRPL seeks City Council consent to accept $20,000 from an AARP grant through Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County. Additionally, PRPL requests approval to utilize these funds to purchase and install a senior challenge board.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County was awarded this grant to provide a challenge board for the senior citizens that utilize the park in February 2024. In conjunction with ARA, PRPL has selected a location in the park that best fits the intended use of the challenge board. Also, additional signs will be added to the park for those that use the walking path that will provide a distance traveled depending on the route chosen.
STAKEHOLDERS
Key stakeholders for this project include: Billings TrailNet: Non-profit organization that submitted the grant application.
Living Independently For Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT): Advocates for accessibility and ADA compliance.
Local Schools: Meadowlark Elementary, Trinity Lutheran, Burlington Elementary, and Will James Middle, whose students and families utilize the trail.
Community Organizations: AARP Billings, Adult Resource Alliance, Team Red, White, and Blue, and Eagle Mount, which support trail usage for recreation and physical health.
Nearby Residential Facilities: Grandview Apartments and the Springs at Grand Park, whose residents include individuals with mobility impairments and older adults.
City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Department: Responsible for the installation of the challenge board.
Living Independently For Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT): Advocates for accessibility and ADA compliance.
Local Schools: Meadowlark Elementary, Trinity Lutheran, Burlington Elementary, and Will James Middle, whose students and families utilize the trail.
Community Organizations: AARP Billings, Adult Resource Alliance, Team Red, White, and Blue, and Eagle Mount, which support trail usage for recreation and physical health.
Nearby Residential Facilities: Grandview Apartments and the Springs at Grand Park, whose residents include individuals with mobility impairments and older adults.
City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Department: Responsible for the installation of the challenge board.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve the grant acceptance and authorize the purchase and installation of the challenge board.
- Not Approve, resulting in the inability to install a feature meant to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens of Billings and other park users.
FISCAL EFFECTS
The project budget is $20,000, which has already been given to PRPL. The funds are located in account 8730-51990-409370. Current cost projection does not show the purchase and installation will exceed the $20,000 budget. PRPL will provide administrative and project management services.