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Home My WebLink AboutR-2020-007 Endorsing Storybook Walk Application for Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-007 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING APPLICATION TO THE PLATTE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PARKS AND RECREATION OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE COUNTY-WIDE DEDICATED PARKS AND RECREATION HALF-CENT SALES TAX (STORYBOOK WALK) WHEREAS,the County of Platte and the City of Riverside deem it a high priority to improve quality of life for all citizens through parks and recreation programs, and WHEREAS,the County Commission of the County of Platte seeks to support local parks and recreation efforts, create effective partnerships, and increase the level of cooperation between County government and cities, schools, and non-profit community service organizations within the county, and WHEREAS,the citizens of Platte County on August 4, 2009 approved a renewal of the dedicated half- cent sales tax for parks, recreation, and stormwater control for a period of ten (10)years, and WHEREAS,the County Commission of the County of Platte has developed the Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program, funded by the citizen approved half-cent county-wide sales tax, and WHEREAS,the City of Riverside wishes to make application to the County for consideration of the attached and completed Outreach Grant Program Application, and WHEREAS,the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside agree to comply with all program guidelines and requirements of said Outreach Grant Program if such application shall be funded by the County Commission, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE,MISSOURI,AS FOLLOWS: THAT the attached application is respectfully submitted for consideration by the County Commission. FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements and other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein authorized. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, the QLL day of January 2020. Mayor Kathleen L. Rose AT'i ES'':::-, Robin Kincaid,,City0drk ;' ti: ,1 Parks and Recreation Outreach.Grant Program 2020 APPLICATION .- MaUe caum Fwd 1. City of Riverside Name of Applicant Agency or Organization 2. 2950 NW Vivion Rd Riverside MO .64150 Mailing Address City State Zip 3. Travis Hoover City Engineer 816-372-9004 thoover@riversidemo.com Contact Person Title Phone E-mail 4. PROJECT APPLICANT: (Check One) 0 Local Government, School District, or other political subdivision ❑ Non-Profit Organization (see item#9 on page 6) ❑ Other(Explain): 5. NAME OF PROJECT: Storybook Walk 6. .OUTREACH GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT $2,000 7. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Riverside 1001 NW Argosy Parkway - City. Street Address/Intersection 8. Who owns the land upon which the project will'take place? The City of Riverside. 9. TYPE OF PROJECT: Check all that Apply ❑■ Capital Improvement ❑ Recreation.Program ❑ Capital Maintenance 10. POPULATION SERVED: Annual expected number of users or visitors: 37,500 Target demographic/age group: Age 2+ 11. SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE AGENT "I hereby certify that-the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application will'be rated on the basis of the information submitted and that the submission of incorrect data can result in this application being withdrawn from consideration for funding. If the organization .[ represent is awarded a grant, we hereby agree to use the funds for the purpo es stated and abide by all terms and conditions." Signature Date Mayor City of Riverside Title Organization Page 1 of 7 Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program Project Description Using the space provided describe the essential components of your project. Describe the need for the project, the increased recreational value it will provide, and why Outreach Grant funds are needed. 1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Describe the basic elements of your proposed project. Include a statement identifying the needs to be addressed by your project and how your project will satisfy those needs. Identify the parties responsible for project completion. The Storybook Walk is a successful concept that we have seen implemented by other municipalities. Although, we believe there are not any Storybook Walks yet in Platte County. The basic concept is to install a series of kiosks along a trail. Each kiosk will contain a different page from a children's picture book. As people visit the Storybook Walk they will walk from kiosk to kiosk reading the story. Some of the stories will also have interactive questions and activities to further engage the readers. By completing the entire walk, visitors will complete the storybook. The storybooks can be changed periodically so that there will often be a new story to read. Our society is becoming increasingly dependent on electronic devices and is spending less time outside. Numerous studies have shown that spending time outdoors improves both physical and mental wellness. We would like to introduce the Storybook Walk to E.H. Young Riverfront Park to encourage people to be outdoors, be active and improve literacy. We plan to install 18 kiosks along the new loop trail south of the park entrance road . The Riverside Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library has agreed to provide new story inserts approximately every 6 weeks. With a story refresh every 6 weeks citizens will be encouraged to make repeat visits to the Storybook walk. 2. MASTER PLAN CORRELATION: How does the project relate to community priorities, your comprehensive or master plan and the County's Park System Master Plan? The City of Riverside is committed to the health of our citizens. Through our Healthy Citizens Initiative, we provide our citizens reduced rates for Community Center memberships. The Storybook Walk helps extend this Initiative, providing fun and free outdoor opportunities to stay active. Riverside's Comprehensive Master Plan from 2006 included the goal of"promoting an active, healthy lifestyle for Riverside residents." The Storybook Walk helps meet this goal by encouraging people to be active outdoors and to interact with each other in outdoor settings. Providing Health and Wellness Opportunities is one of the three Guiding Principles of the County Parks Master Plan. One of the goals under this Principle is to enhance community parks. The Storybook Walk will improve E.H. Young Riverfront Park with an additional feature that will increase park visitation. The Storybook Walk also helps meet the County Master Plan Guiding Principle to "Create Safe Recreation Places for Children." It will create an interactive opportunity for children and youth to learn in an outdoor setting. Page 2 of 7