Title
Adopt a Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $35,000 in Grant Funding from the National Fitness Campaign, and Appropriate $325,000 of Park In-Lieu Fees for an Outdoor Fitness Court at Marina Park
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Quality of Life
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY
The City of San Leandro has been awarded $35,000 in grant funding from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to support the installation of a free, publicly accessible outdoor Fitness Court at Marina Park. The project will expand outdoor fitness opportunities, activate a highly used community park, and promote community health and wellness.
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept and appropriate $35,000 in NFC grant funding, and appropriate $325,000 in Park In-Lieu Fees to fund remaining project costs. Approval of this action will confirm funding availability, authorize the City to proceed with project implementation, and satisfy NFC funding confirmation requirements.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Accept and appropriate $35,000 in grant funding from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC); and
2. Appropriate $325,000 of Park In-Lieu Fees for the remaining Fitness Court project costs; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related agreements and documents necessary to proceed with project implementation.
BACKGROUND
The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a nonprofit organization that partners with cities nationwide to deliver free, publicly accessible outdoor Fitness Court systems in public parks. The Fitness Court is a durable, all-abilities outdoor fitness system designed for users of all ages and fitness levels.
Participation in the NFC program requires acceptance of $35,000 in grant funding and confirmation of local funding prior to installation. The City has been awarded NFC grant funding for a Fitness Court at Marina Park and must now formally accept the grant and appropriate remaining project funds to proceed.
Analysis
Acceptance and appropriation of the NFC grant, and appropriation of Park In-Lieu Fees will allow the City to proceed with project implementation in accordance with NFC funding requirements.
The Fitness Court project supports City goals by:
• Expanding free and equitable access to outdoor fitness opportunities; and
• Activating an existing community park with modern recreation infrastructure; and
• Supporting community health, wellness, and social connection.
Park In-Lieu Fees are an appropriate funding source, because the project constitutes a permanent park improvement that enhances recreational opportunities and serves the broader community.
Current Agency Policies
This action aligns with the following adopted policies and plans:
Alignment with Recreation and Parks Master Plan
The Fitness Court at Marina Park implements Master Plan priorities to expand outdoor fitness amenities, reinvest in highly used parks, promote community health, and provide equitable access to recreation facilities.
Alignment with Quality of Life Council Plan
The project supports the City Council’s Quality of Life priorities by investing in health and wellness infrastructure, enhancing public park assets, and providing free recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Applicable General Plan Policies
• OSC-1.2: Park Maintenance
• OSC-1.4: Priority on Renovation
• OSC-1.6: Community Engagement
• OSC-2.1: Level of Service
• LU-4.3: Public Facility Development
Summary of Public Outreach Efforts
The project is consistent with community input received through the Recreation and Parks Master Plan process, which identified strong support for outdoor fitness amenities and activation of existing parks.
Financial Impacts
The total cost for the Fitness Court project is $360,000. This project will require Council appropriation of $325,000 for FY 2026 from the Park Development Fee Fund Undesignated Fund Balance into a newly created project fund account (Fund 122). There will be $35,000 in National Fitness Campaign grant revenues to offset the total cost of the project.
The project will be funded as follows:
• Park Development Fee Fund (122) $325,000
• Grant Fund (150) $35,000
This Council action was not budgeted and will require an appropriation of $325,000 for this project that will draw down the Park Development Fee Fund undesignated fund balance; and appropriation of $35,000 in grant funding.
ATTACHMENT
A: Resolution to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funding from the National Fitness Campaign and Appropriate Park In-Lieu Fees
B: Notice of Grant Award
PREPARED BY: Vicente Zuniga, Recreation & Parks Director, Recreation & Parks Department