Jurisdiction-wide - Recreation and Volunteer Specialist

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,000
Recipient
Carver County
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2027
Project Overview

Continue recreation and volunteer specialist, engage park visitors in recreation programs, volunteer and outreach activities. Develop and implement recreation and volunteer programs. Engage approximatel 3,00- 4,000 park visitors through park visitors through 100 programs provided in the County Regional Parks in outreach programming.

Project Details

Jurisdiction wide

Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITSec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$28,572,000$ 29,167,000
(a) $28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 $29,167,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any money remaining after completing the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.

(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the money is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.

(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section must give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

(e) Implementing agencies that charge a fee for activities or rental equipment, including but not limited to watercraft, skis, bicycles, golf clubs, and green fees, must report to the Metropolitan Council the opportunities to participate in the activities and rent equipment at free or reduced rates offered in their park and recreation programs. By February 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Council must provide a report to the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over legacy funding on the information gathered under this paragraph.AN COUNCIL$28,572,000$25,524,000
(a) $28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any money remaining after completing the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the money is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section must give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$43,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Engage with approximately 3,000 to 4,000 participants in various recreation and volunteer program and activities offered through the Carver County Parks Department.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Engaged approximately 3,500 participants through various recreation and volunteer programs.

Project Manager
First Name
Marty
Last Name
Walsh
Street Address
11360 Hwy 212 West
City
Cologne
Zip Code
55322
Phone
952-466-5252
Email
mwalsh@co.carver.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000