HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentOctober 10, 2017
Mr. Kevin M. Kirwin, Director
Miami Parks and Recreation Department
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami. Florida 33130
RE: Fitness Zone ® area —Jose Marti Park
Dear Mr. Kirwin:
The Trust for Public Land's Board of Directors has approved a donation to The Trust for Public
Land's Miami -Dade Fitness Zone® Program, which focuses on parks in communities with health
and fitness needs, The proposed gift includes a $120,000.00 donation for the outdoor Fitness Zone
area to be built in partnership with Miami Parks and Recreation Department at Jose Marti Park.
Studies of existing Fitness Zone ® areas in Miami -Dade County and around the country showed
that the outdoor exercise areas increase park usage and physical activity among residents in
neighborhoods, helping to reduce impacts of obesity and health -related issues.
The Trust for Public Land and the Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department have
worked cooperatively over the last several years toward the goal of creating 17 Fitness Zone ® areas
as an opportunity for people to exercise, workout, reduce medical costs and reduce lost productivity
associated with obesity. We look forward to sharing our expertise with the City of Miami, and our
shared goal is to install a Fitness Zone ® area in Jose Marti Park before or by December 15, 2018.
We anticipate that our donation will cover the cost of the exercise equipment and construction and
installation expenses. The stated donation does not include our staff time, marketing materials. and
opening event sponsorship, which are also donated.
We will work with the Parks and Recreation Department to estimate the total cost for installing the
Fitness Zone ® area, with a cost share of the Miami Parks and Recreation Department to cover the
costs of any required demolition, surveys, and landscape architectural documents, fill, landscaping
and permitting. The Trust for Public Land will coordinate the project management and equipment
installation with City staff, as specified in the Acceptance Agreement between The Trust for Public
Land and the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. The Fitness Zone ® area will be
managed and maintained by the Parks Department.
The Trust for Public Land is a California non-profit 501(C) (3) Corporation established in 1972,
The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people and creates parks, gardens, trails, and other
special places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
With dedication and commitment we look forward to working with you on the City of Miami and
Trust for Public Land Fitness Zone ® partnership for Jose Marti Park.
Sincerely,
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Brenda McClymonds
Senior Program Director