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Department Approval l REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date.- 12/01/08 Item No..- 7.a City Manager Approval Item Description.- Approve Resolution to Submit a Grant Application for the Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Bench Program =Ikm 2 The American lifestyle has become one that is sedentary in nature. Over the past ten years there has been 3 an unfortunate trend toward physical inactivity that has contributed to obesity, increased diagnosis of 4 chronic disease and amplified early deaths associated with sedentary lifestyles. 6 To help people to get moving and stay moving, Ramsey County, through Active Living Ramsey County "7 (ALRC)I,, has established a 1,000 bench grant program whereby Ramsey County will cost share the ,i installation of benches up to $,600 per bench for eligible projects. The 2008 Park Improvement Program 9 (PIP), funding anticipated and included participating in this program. The application is attached and is for I ('-) the installation of 10 benches in and around Langton Lake Park. As a part of submitting the grant "I'll application, the attached resolution of support is necessary. 12 13 Active Living Ramsey County is a partnership dedicated to creating and promoting environments that make 14 it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity into their daily lives. The goal of the 1,000 I Benches Program is to encourage people to walk in their neighborhood and promote environmentally 16 sustainable communities. I ��7 18 Even though benches are a place to rest, they also support and encourage physical activity and movement; 19 especially for the elderly, disabled and people with young children, all of whom may need to stop and rest 2o during a walk. The Langton Lake Pathway to Health encourages walking for leisure and fitness as well as 2 1 providing a form of transportation and a means to connect people to destinations. The notion of having a 22 place to sit and rest periodically while heading to ones destination is also accomplished with this effort. 23 POLICY OBJECTIVE 24 The City strives to facilitate the needs of the community to support initiatives that provide our community 25 with resources and opportunities to support a healthier lifestyle. Residents rely on the City of Roseville to 26 show leadership and commitment to mobilize residents and neighbors to pursue healthier lifestyles and 27 support more active communities through parks and recreation. Parks and Recreation is eager to create a 28 Pathway to Health around Langton Lake that will; 29 OProvide a much needed link between neighborhoods, local businesses, adult health care facilities 30 and future residential developments. Page I of 2