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l\r <br /> 1,000 Benches Program: Request for Applications <br /> )1LRC <br /> Active Living Ramsey County <br /> Active Living Ramsey County is a partnership dedicated to creating and promoting <br /> environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity <br /> into their daily lives. One of the initiatives of ALRC is to provide 1,000 benches <br /> throughout Ramsey County in networks of up to 20 benches that encourage people to <br /> walk in their neighborhood and promote environmentally sustainable communities. <br /> The 1,000 Benches Program is being implemented using a 50-50 cost share approach <br /> with local partners,with Ramsey County providing 50% of the cost of benches up to a <br /> cost of$600 per installed bench site. A bench site includes a concrete slab, bench and <br /> three engraved pavers set into the slab. <br /> This is a Request for Applications from communities within Ramsey County to participate <br /> in the 1,000 Benches Program. Local governments within Ramsey County are eligible to <br /> apply, and are encouraged to partner with local organizations. Each individual project is <br /> limited to no more than 20 benches, but local governments may apply for more than one <br /> network of benches. <br /> The bench program has specifications for installation of benches. Each bench is to be of <br /> the type identified by ALRC, installed on a concrete pad with engraved pavers set into <br /> the concrete. The pavers will be engraved with quotes as well as sponsor identities, <br /> including logos. <br /> Two pilot projects have been implemented to demonstrate the program. <br /> Attached are the following documents for applicants: <br /> 1. Mission, Vision, Objectives and Milestones of the 1,000 Benches Program <br /> 2. Criteria for Bench Corridor Projects <br /> 3. Project Application Form <br /> 4: Bench Site Recommendations <br /> 5. Project Contract Template <br /> 6. Bench Site Quotes <br /> 7. Bench installation specifications. <br /> For more information: <br /> Bench installation specifications: <br /> Ken Wehrle, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation <br /> 651.748.2500 <br /> Ken.Wehrle(a)co.Ramsey.mn.us <br /> Application process: <br /> Mary Elizabeth Berglund, Saint Paul— Ramsey County Public Health <br /> 651/266-1125 <br /> Marvelizabeth.Berglund(cDco.Ramsey.mn.us <br /> Active Living Ramsey County- 1,000 Benches Program <br /> Request For Applications <br /> August 2007 <br />