RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF ERLANGER, KENTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR AN OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT® AS PART OF THE 2026 NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN
At a meeting of the Erlanger City Council held on action was taken: __________________ wherein the following
WHEREAS, the City of Erlanger has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign (NFC) for participation in their 2026 initiative to install and activate outdoor Fitness Courts® in over 1000 municipalities and schools across the country, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Erlanger will accept a $60,000 University of Cincinnati Health Grant from the NFC Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavor to provide a local match in the amount of $115,000 from budgeted or internal funds within fiscal year 2027 to promote and implement a free-to-the-public outdoor Fitness Court®, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Erlanger will endeavor to provide a local funding confirmation in the amount designated on the quote detailing the remaining funds for participation, provided by the National Fitness Campaign no later than July 15, 2026 as identified on the official Grant Program Requirement document.
WHEREAS, the Erlanger City Council believes joining the National Fitness Campaign is an important step in building a healthier community, commits to funding/fundraising to participate in NFC’s 2026 Campaign, and will earn local and regional recognition as a leader in providing accessible health and wellness infrastructure and programs.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Erlanger City Council will collaborate with NFC to join the National Fitness Campaign, implement the outdoor Fitness Court® program, and make fitness free for
community residents and visitors.