Title
2017 Arizona State Parks and Trails Recreational Trails Program Grant for Safety and Environmental Education Project (Ordinance S-43249)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply, and if awarded, enter into an agreement for a grant in an amount up to $10,000 from the 2017 Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) related to the "Take a Hike. Do it Right." safety campaign. Further authorize the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse the funds for purposes of this item.
Report
Summary
The Natural Resources Division of the Parks and Recreation Department manages and supports:
- 33,330 acres of desert mountains and mountain preserves
- 7,745 acres of desert parks
- 400+ miles of trails
The Department estimates that more than four million guests (both local and visitors) utilize the trails, and would like to continue to strengthen the "Take a Hike. Do it Right." safety campaign. Educational outreach continues to be the key for long-term success. If awarded, the $10,000 Safety and Environmental Education project funds will serve to enhance the "Take a Hike. Do it Right." safety campaign. Projected improvements will include further partnerships with the hotel and resort industry, additional signage, and hard copy literature and advertisements.
Financial Impact
The RTP grant funds require a 5.7 percent match of in-kind, cash or volunteer time. Parks and Recreation staff and Park Steward volunteers will support public education and outreach on the "Take a Hike. Do it Right." safety campaign.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Parks and Recreation Department.